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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.35, 150.66 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.35, 150.66 and 94.41 is: 141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.35 : 150.66 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.35/150.66 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.35x = 150.66 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.35x = 14,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,223.81/100.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.74

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