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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.32, 150.16 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.32, 150.16 and 94.76 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.32 : 150.16 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.32/150.16 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.32x = 150.16 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.32x = 14,229.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,229.16/100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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