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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.34, 150.28 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.34, 150.28 and 61.74 is: 92.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.34 : 150.28 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.34/150.28 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.34x = 150.28 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.34x = 9,278.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,278.29/100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.47

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