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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.88, 151.33 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.88, 151.33 and 95.41 is: 143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.88 : 151.33 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.88/151.33 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.88x = 151.33 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.88x = 14,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438.40/100.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.12

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