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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.35, 150.49 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.35, 150.49 and 95.23 is: 142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.35 : 150.49 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.35/150.49 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.35x = 150.49 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.35x = 14,331.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,331.16/100.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.81

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