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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.20, 150.08 and 77.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.20, 150.08 and 77.30 is: 115.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.20 : 150.08 = 77.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.20/150.08 = 77.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.20x = 150.08 × 77.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.20x = 11,600.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,600.05/100.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.77

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