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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.69, 150.82 and 76.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.69, 150.82 and 76.25 is: 114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.69 : 150.82 = 76.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.69/150.82 = 76.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.69x = 150.82 × 76.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.69x = 11,500.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,500.03/100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.21

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