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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.56, 150.29 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.56, 150.29 and 71.55 is: 106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.56 : 150.29 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.56/150.29 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.56x = 150.29 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.56x = 10,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,752.89/100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.93

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