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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.56, 150.78 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.56, 150.78 and 72 is: 107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.56 : 150.78 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.56/150.78 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.56x = 150.78 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.56x = 10,856.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,856.16/100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.96

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