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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.07, 150.20 and 77.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.07, 150.20 and 77.49 is: 116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.07 : 150.20 = 77.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.07/150.20 = 77.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.07x = 150.20 × 77.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.07x = 11,639.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,639.00/100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.31

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