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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.74, 150 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.74, 150 and 99.52 is: 148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.74 : 150 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.74/150 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.74x = 150 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.74x = 14,928
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,928/100.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.18

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