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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.27, 150.52 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.27, 150.52 and 65.96 is: 99.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.27 : 150.52 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.27/150.52 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.27x = 150.52 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.27x = 9,928.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,928.30/100.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.02

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