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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.15, 150.45 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.15, 150.45 and 96.05 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.15 : 150.45 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.15/150.45 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.15x = 150.45 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.15x = 14,450.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,450.53/100.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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