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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.63, 150.88 and 62.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.63, 150.88 and 62.11 is: 93.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.63 : 150.88 = 62.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.63/150.88 = 62.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.63x = 150.88 × 62.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.63x = 9,371.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,371.16/100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.12

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