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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.51, 150.97 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.51, 150.97 and 86.18 is: 129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.51 : 150.97 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.51/150.97 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.51x = 150.97 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.51x = 13,010.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,010.76/100.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.45

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