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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.23, 150.39 and 50.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.23, 150.39 and 50.86 is: 76.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.23 : 150.39 = 50.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.23/150.39 = 50.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.23x = 150.39 × 50.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.23x = 7,648.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,648.84/100.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.31

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