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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.46, 149.66 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.46, 149.66 and 94.25 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.46 : 149.66 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.46/149.66 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.46x = 149.66 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.46x = 14,105.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,105.46/100.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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