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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 150.39 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 150.39 and 76.32 is: 114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 150.39 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/150.39 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 150.39 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 11,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,477.76/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.27

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