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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 151.04 and 52.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 151.04 and 52.64 is: 79.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 151.04 = 52.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/151.04 = 52.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 151.04 × 52.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 7,950.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,950.75/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.02

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