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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 150.96 and 52.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 150.96 and 52.52 is: 78.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 150.96 = 52.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/150.96 = 52.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 150.96 × 52.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 7,928.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,928.42/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.75

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