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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.95, 150.41 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.95, 150.41 and 95.72 is: 142.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.95 : 150.41 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.95/150.41 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.95x = 150.41 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.95x = 14,397.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,397.25/100.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.62

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