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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.28, 149.72 and 85.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.28, 149.72 and 85.84 is: 128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.28 : 149.72 = 85.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.28/149.72 = 85.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.28x = 149.72 × 85.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.28x = 12,851.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,851.96/100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.16

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