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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.69, 150.94 and 79.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.69, 150.94 and 79.23 is: 118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.69 : 150.94 = 79.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.69/150.94 = 79.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.69x = 150.94 × 79.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.69x = 11,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,958.98/100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.77

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