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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.21, 150.16 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.21, 150.16 and 95.01 is: 142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.21 : 150.16 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.21/150.16 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.21x = 150.16 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.21x = 14,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,266.46/100.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.37

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