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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.58, 150.88 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.58, 150.88 and 93.72 is: 140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.58 : 150.88 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.58/150.88 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.58x = 150.88 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.58x = 14,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,140.47/100.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.59

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