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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 150.61 and 63.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 150.61 and 63.38 is: 95.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 150.61 = 63.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/150.61 = 63.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 150.61 × 63.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 9,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,545.66/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.04

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