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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.72, 150.19 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.72, 150.19 and 93.88 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.72 : 150.19 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.72/150.19 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.72x = 150.19 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.72x = 14,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,099.84/100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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