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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.82, 150.28 and 94.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.82, 150.28 and 94.33 is: 140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.82 : 150.28 = 94.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.82/150.28 = 94.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.82x = 150.28 × 94.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.82x = 14,175.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,175.89/100.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.61

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