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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.52, 149.76 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.52, 149.76 and 95.28 is: 141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.52 : 149.76 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.52/149.76 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.52x = 149.76 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.52x = 14,269.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269.51/100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.96

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