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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.64, 150.88 and 86.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.64, 150.88 and 86.06 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.64 : 150.88 = 86.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.64/150.88 = 86.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.64x = 150.88 × 86.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.64x = 12,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,984.73/100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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