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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.17, 150.08 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.17, 150.08 and 97.92 is: 146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.17 : 150.08 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.17/150.08 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.17x = 150.08 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.17x = 14,695.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,695.34/100.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.70

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