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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.12, 150.16 and 79.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.12, 150.16 and 79.76 is: 119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.12 : 150.16 = 79.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.12/150.16 = 79.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.12x = 150.16 × 79.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.12x = 11,976.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,976.76/100.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.62

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