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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 150.88 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 150.88 and 61.56 is: 92.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 150.88 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/150.88 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 150.88 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 9,288.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,288.13/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.25

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