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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 150.70 and 78.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 150.70 and 78.84 is: 118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 150.70 = 78.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/150.70 = 78.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 150.70 × 78.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 11,881.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,881.19/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.29

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