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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.52, 150.56 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.52, 150.56 and 77.52 is: 116.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.52 : 150.56 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.52/150.56 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.52x = 150.56 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.52x = 11,671.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,671.41/100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.11

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