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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.48, 150.58 and 78.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.48, 150.58 and 78.86 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.48 : 150.58 = 78.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.48/150.58 = 78.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.48x = 150.58 × 78.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.48x = 11,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,874.74/100.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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