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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.30, 151.18 and 96.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.30, 151.18 and 96.18 is: 144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.30 : 151.18 = 96.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.30/151.18 = 96.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.30x = 151.18 × 96.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.30x = 14,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,540.49/100.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.97

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