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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.41, 150.51 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.41, 150.51 and 95.61 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.41 : 150.51 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.41/150.51 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.41x = 150.51 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.41x = 14,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,390.26/100.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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