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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 150.20 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 150.20 and 96.19 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 150.20 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/150.20 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 150.20 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 14,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,447.60/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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