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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.60, 150.93 and 57.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.60, 150.93 and 57.29 is: 85.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.60 : 150.93 = 57.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.60/150.93 = 57.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.60x = 150.93 × 57.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.60x = 8,646.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,646.99/100.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.95

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