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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.07, 150.12 and 51.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.07, 150.12 and 51.25 is: 76.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.07 : 150.12 = 51.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.07/150.12 = 51.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.07x = 150.12 × 51.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.07x = 7,693.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,693.65/100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.88

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