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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.23, 150.17 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.23, 150.17 and 96.48 is: 144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.23 : 150.17 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.23/150.17 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.23x = 150.17 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.23x = 14,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,488.40/100.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.56

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