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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.57, 150.82 and 61.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.57, 150.82 and 61.96 is: 92.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.57 : 150.82 = 61.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.57/150.82 = 61.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.57x = 150.82 × 61.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.57x = 9,344.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,344.81/100.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.92

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