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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.35, 149.91 and 96.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.35, 149.91 and 96.57 is: 144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.35 : 149.91 = 96.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.35/149.91 = 96.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.35x = 149.91 × 96.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.35x = 14,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,476.81/100.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.26

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