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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.15, 149.24 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.15, 149.24 and 96.88 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.15 : 149.24 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.15/149.24 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.15x = 149.24 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.15x = 14,458.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,458.37/100.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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