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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.22, 150.22 and 56.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.22, 150.22 and 56.86 is: 85.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.22 : 150.22 = 56.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.22/150.22 = 56.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.22x = 150.22 × 56.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.22x = 8,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,541.51/100.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.23

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