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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.63, 150.76 and 86.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.63, 150.76 and 86.23 is: 129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.63 : 150.76 = 86.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.63/150.76 = 86.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.63x = 150.76 × 86.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.63x = 13,000.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,000.03/100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.19

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