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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.96, 150.41 and 94.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.96, 150.41 and 94.75 is: 141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.96 : 150.41 = 94.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.96/150.41 = 94.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.96x = 150.41 × 94.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.96x = 14,250.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250.87/100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.15

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