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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.26, 150.12 and 77.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.26, 150.12 and 77.58 is: 116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.26 : 150.12 = 77.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.26/150.12 = 77.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.26x = 150.12 × 77.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.26x = 11,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,646.31/100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.16

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