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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.54, 149.80 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.54, 149.80 and 96.11 is: 143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.54 : 149.80 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.54/149.80 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.54x = 149.80 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.54x = 14,397.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,397.18/100.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.20

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