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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.47, 150.96 and 63.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.47, 150.96 and 63.93 is: 96.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.47 : 150.96 = 63.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.47/150.96 = 63.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.47x = 150.96 × 63.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.47x = 9,650.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,650.33/100.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.05

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