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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.98, 150.73 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.98, 150.73 and 93.46 is: 139.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.98 : 150.73 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.98/150.73 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.98x = 150.73 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.98x = 14,087.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,087.53/100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.51

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