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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.53, 150.93 and 77.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.53, 150.93 and 77.99 is: 117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.53 : 150.93 = 77.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.53/150.93 = 77.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.53x = 150.93 × 77.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.53x = 11,770.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,770.28/100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.08

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