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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.19, 150.44 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.19, 150.44 and 56.94 is: 85.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.19 : 150.44 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.19/150.44 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.19x = 150.44 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.19x = 8,565.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565.77/100.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.50

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