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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.55, 150.93 and 76.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.55, 150.93 and 76.25 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.55 : 150.93 = 76.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.55/150.93 = 76.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.55x = 150.93 × 76.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.55x = 11,508.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,508.41/100.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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