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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.21, 150.27 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.21, 150.27 and 56.93 is: 85.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.21 : 150.27 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.21/150.27 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.21x = 150.27 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.21x = 8,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,554.87/100.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.37

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