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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 150.63 and 67.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 150.63 and 67.92 is: 101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 150.63 = 67.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/150.63 = 67.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 150.63 × 67.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 10,230.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,230.79/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.86

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