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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.60, 150.96 and 62.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.60, 150.96 and 62.14 is: 93.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.60 : 150.96 = 62.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.60/150.96 = 62.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.60x = 150.96 × 62.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.60x = 9,380.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,380.65/100.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.25

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