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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 150.88 and 86.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 150.88 and 86.77 is: 130.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 150.88 = 86.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/150.88 = 86.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 150.88 × 86.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 13,091.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,091.86/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.35

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