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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.86, 150.55 and 93.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.86, 150.55 and 93.73 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.86 : 150.55 = 93.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.86/150.55 = 93.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.86x = 150.55 × 93.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.86x = 14,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,111.05/100.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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