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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 150.86 and 51.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 150.86 and 51.86 is: 77.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 150.86 = 51.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/150.86 = 51.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 150.86 × 51.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 7,822.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,822.59/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.74

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