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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.35, 150.51 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.35, 150.51 and 95.49 is: 143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.35 : 150.51 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.35/150.51 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.35x = 150.51 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.35x = 14,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372.20/100.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.22

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