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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.32, 150.56 and 64.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.32, 150.56 and 64.12 is: 96.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.32 : 150.56 = 64.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.32/150.56 = 64.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.32x = 150.56 × 64.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.32x = 9,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,653.91/100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.23

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