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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.96, 152.30 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.96, 152.30 and 100.76 is: 152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.96 : 152.30 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.96/152.30 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.96x = 152.30 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.96x = 15,345.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,345.75/100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.01

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