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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.71, 150.78 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.71, 150.78 and 94.34 is: 141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.71 : 150.78 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.71/150.78 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.71x = 150.78 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.71x = 14,224.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,224.19/100.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.23

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