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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.52, 150.68 and 62.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.52, 150.68 and 62.08 is: 93.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.52 : 150.68 = 62.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.52/150.68 = 62.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.52x = 150.68 × 62.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.52x = 9,354.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,354.21/100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.06

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