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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.48, 150.34 and 77.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.48, 150.34 and 77.28 is: 115.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.48 : 150.34 = 77.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.48/150.34 = 77.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.48x = 150.34 × 77.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.48x = 11,618.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,618.28/100.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.63

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