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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.17, 150.21 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.17, 150.21 and 94.77 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.17 : 150.21 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.17/150.21 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.17x = 150.21 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.17x = 14,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,235.40/100.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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