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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.40, 149.92 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.40, 149.92 and 94.64 is: 141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.40 : 149.92 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.40/149.92 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.40x = 149.92 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.40x = 14,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,188.43/100.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.32

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