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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100, 149.70 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100, 149.70 and 81.78 is: 122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100 : 149.70 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100/149.70 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100x = 149.70 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100x = 12,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,242.47/100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.42

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