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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.58, 151.16 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.58, 151.16 and 95.22 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.58 : 151.16 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.58/151.16 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.58x = 151.16 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.58x = 14,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,392.98/100.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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