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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.34, 150.54 and 56.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.34, 150.54 and 56.96 is: 85.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.34 : 150.54 = 56.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.34/150.54 = 56.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.34x = 150.54 × 56.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.34x = 8,574.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574.76/100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.46

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