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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.12, 150.81 and 94.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.12, 150.81 and 94.04 is: 141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.12 : 150.81 = 94.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.12/150.81 = 94.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.12x = 150.81 × 94.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.12x = 14,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,182.55/100.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.66

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