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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 149.88 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 149.88 and 86.94 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 149.88 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/149.88 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 149.88 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 13,030.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,030.57/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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