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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.55, 150.69 and 64.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.55, 150.69 and 64.51 is: 96.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.55 : 150.69 = 64.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.55/150.69 = 64.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.55x = 150.69 × 64.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.55x = 9,721.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,721.01/100.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.68

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