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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 149.90 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 149.90 and 96.95 is: 144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 149.90 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/149.90 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 149.90 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 14,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,532.06/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.43

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