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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.92, 150.51 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.92, 150.51 and 95.40 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.92 : 150.51 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.92/150.51 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.92x = 150.51 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.92x = 14,358.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,358.65/100.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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