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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.90, 151.12 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.90, 151.12 and 96.12 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.90 : 151.12 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.90/151.12 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.90x = 151.12 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.90x = 14,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,525.41/100.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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