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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.87, 150.11 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.87, 150.11 and 94.42 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.87 : 150.11 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.87/150.11 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.87x = 150.11 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.87x = 14,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,173.39/100.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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