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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.56, 150.96 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.56, 150.96 and 76.68 is: 115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.56 : 150.96 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.56/150.96 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.56x = 150.96 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.56x = 11,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,575.61/100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.11

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