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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.18, 150.39 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.18, 150.39 and 93.58 is: 140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.18 : 150.39 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.18/150.39 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.18x = 150.39 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.18x = 14,072.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,072.39/100.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.47

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