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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.35, 150.62 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.35, 150.62 and 93.65 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.35 : 150.62 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.35/150.62 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.35x = 150.62 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.35x = 14,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,105.56/100.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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