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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.34, 150.58 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.34, 150.58 and 97.50 is: 146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.34 : 150.58 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.34/150.58 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.34x = 150.58 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.34x = 14,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681.55/100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.32

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