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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.16, 150.02 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.16, 150.02 and 96.38 is: 144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.16 : 150.02 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.16/150.02 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.16x = 150.02 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.16x = 14,458.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,458.93/100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.36

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