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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.64, 150.83 and 81.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.64, 150.83 and 81.39 is: 121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.64 : 150.83 = 81.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.64/150.83 = 81.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.64x = 150.83 × 81.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.64x = 12,276.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,276.05/100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.98

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