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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.50, 151.13 and 79.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.50, 151.13 and 79.98 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.50 : 151.13 = 79.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.50/151.13 = 79.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.50x = 151.13 × 79.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.50x = 12,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,087.38/100.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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