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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 150.48 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 150.48 and 97.74 is: 146.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 150.48 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/150.48 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 150.48 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 14,707.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,707.92/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.43

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