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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.48, 149.84 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.48, 149.84 and 96.88 is: 144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.48 : 149.84 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.48/149.84 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.48x = 149.84 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.48x = 14,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,516.50/100.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.47

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