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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.28, 151 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.28, 151 and 76.44 is: 115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.28 : 151 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.28/151 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.28x = 151 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.28x = 11,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,542.44/100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.10

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