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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.28, 150.23 and 56.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.28, 150.23 and 56.82 is: 85.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.28 : 150.23 = 56.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.28/150.23 = 56.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.28x = 150.23 × 56.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.28x = 8,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,535.80/100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.12

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