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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.24, 149.97 and 77.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.24, 149.97 and 77.24 is: 115.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.24 : 149.97 = 77.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.24/149.97 = 77.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.24x = 149.97 × 77.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.24x = 11,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,583.68/100.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.56

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