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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.56, 150.96 and 100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.56, 150.96 and 100.12 is: 150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.56 : 150.96 = 100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.56/150.96 = 100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.56x = 150.96 × 100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.56x = 15,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,114.12/100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.30

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