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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 150.75 and 64.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 150.75 and 64.01 is: 95.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 150.75 = 64.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/150.75 = 64.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 150.75 × 64.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 9,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,649.88/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.90

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