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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.61, 151.27 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.61, 151.27 and 95.04 is: 142.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.61 : 151.27 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.61/151.27 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.61x = 151.27 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.61x = 14,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,376.46/100.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.89

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