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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100, 149.76 and 78.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100, 149.76 and 78.56 is: 117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100 : 149.76 = 78.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100/149.76 = 78.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100x = 149.76 × 78.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100x = 11,765.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,765.15/100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.65

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