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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.47, 150.72 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.47, 150.72 and 99.72 is: 149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.47 : 150.72 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.47/150.72 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.47x = 150.72 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.47x = 15,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,029.80/100.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.59

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