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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.11, 149.80 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.11, 149.80 and 72.69 is: 108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.11 : 149.80 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.11/149.80 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.11x = 149.80 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.11x = 10,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,888.96/100.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.77

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