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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.26, 150.30 and 64.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.26, 150.30 and 64.23 is: 96.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.26 : 150.30 = 64.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.26/150.30 = 64.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.26x = 150.30 × 64.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.26x = 9,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,653.77/100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.29

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