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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.47, 151.58 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.47, 151.58 and 95.61 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.47 : 151.58 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.47/151.58 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.47x = 151.58 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.47x = 14,492.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,492.09/100.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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