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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.37, 150.36 and 78.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.37, 150.36 and 78.71 is: 117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.37 : 150.36 = 78.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.37/150.36 = 78.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.37x = 150.36 × 78.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.37x = 11,833.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,833.79/100.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.90

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