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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 150.22 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 150.22 and 95.82 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 150.22 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/150.22 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 150.22 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 14,394.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,394.08/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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