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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.09, 150.95 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.09, 150.95 and 96.45 is: 145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.09 : 150.95 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.09/150.95 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.09x = 150.95 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.09x = 14,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,559.13/100.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.46

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