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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.28, 150.22 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.28, 150.22 and 65.96 is: 98.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.28 : 150.22 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.28/150.22 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.28x = 150.22 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.28x = 9,908.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,908.51/100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.81

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