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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.52, 150.96 and 62.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.52, 150.96 and 62.07 is: 93.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.52 : 150.96 = 62.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.52/150.96 = 62.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.52x = 150.96 × 62.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.52x = 9,370.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,370.09/100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.22

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