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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.26, 150.35 and 72.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.26, 150.35 and 72.86 is: 109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.26 : 150.35 = 72.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.26/150.35 = 72.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.26x = 150.35 × 72.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.26x = 10,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,953.38/100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.25

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