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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.29, 150.43 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.29, 150.43 and 56.93 is: 85.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.29 : 150.43 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.29/150.43 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.29x = 150.43 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.29x = 8,563.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563.98/100.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.39

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