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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 150.93 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 150.93 and 76.74 is: 115.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 150.93 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/150.93 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 150.93 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 11,582.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,582.37/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.04

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