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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.54, 150.49 and 93.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.54, 150.49 and 93.79 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.54 : 150.49 = 93.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.54/150.49 = 93.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.54x = 150.49 × 93.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.54x = 14,114.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,114.46/100.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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