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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.66, 150.84 and 57.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.66, 150.84 and 57.31 is: 85.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.66 : 150.84 = 57.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.66/150.84 = 57.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.66x = 150.84 × 57.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.66x = 8,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,644.64/100.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.88

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