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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.69, 150.36 and 97.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.69, 150.36 and 97.96 is: 146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.69 : 150.36 = 97.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.69/150.36 = 97.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.69x = 150.36 × 97.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.69x = 14,728.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,728.80/100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.27

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