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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100, 150.09 and 61.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100, 150.09 and 61.51 is: 92.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100 : 150.09 = 61.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100/150.09 = 61.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100x = 150.09 × 61.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100x = 9,232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232.04/100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.32

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