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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.89, 151.32 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.89, 151.32 and 95.76 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.89 : 151.32 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.89/151.32 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.89x = 151.32 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.89x = 14,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,490.40/100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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