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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.63, 150.96 and 57.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.63, 150.96 and 57.34 is: 86.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.63 : 150.96 = 57.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.63/150.96 = 57.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.63x = 150.96 × 57.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.63x = 8,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,656.45/100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.03

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