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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.14, 150.22 and 61.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.14, 150.22 and 61.66 is: 92.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.14 : 150.22 = 61.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.14/150.22 = 61.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.14x = 150.22 × 61.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.14x = 9,262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,262.57/100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.50

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