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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.26, 150.62 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.26, 150.62 and 61.77 is: 92.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.26 : 150.62 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.26/150.62 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.26x = 150.62 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.26x = 9,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303.49/100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.79

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