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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.26, 150.17 and 56.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.26, 150.17 and 56.86 is: 85.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.26 : 150.17 = 56.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.26/150.17 = 56.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.26x = 150.17 × 56.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.26x = 8,538.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,538.67/100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.17

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