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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.02, 149.85 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.02, 149.85 and 86.34 is: 129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.02 : 149.85 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.02/149.85 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.02x = 149.85 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.02x = 12,938.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,938.05/100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.35

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