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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.34, 150.69 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.34, 150.69 and 86.02 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.34 : 150.69 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.34/150.69 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.34x = 150.69 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.34x = 12,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,962.35/100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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