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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.12, 149.32 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.12, 149.32 and 94.44 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.12 : 149.32 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.12/149.32 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.12x = 149.32 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.12x = 14,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,101.78/100.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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