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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.64, 148.88 and 100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.64, 148.88 and 100.64 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.64 : 148.88 = 100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.64/148.88 = 100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.64x = 148.88 × 100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.64x = 14,983.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,983.28/100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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