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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.14, 150.39 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.14, 150.39 and 72.96 is: 109.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.14 : 150.39 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.14/150.39 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.14x = 150.39 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.14x = 10,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,972.45/100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.57

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