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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 150.56 and 57.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 150.56 and 57.32 is: 85.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 150.56 = 57.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/150.56 = 57.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 150.56 × 57.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 8,630.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,630.69/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.78

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