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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.69, 150.96 and 64.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.69, 150.96 and 64.55 is: 96.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.69 : 150.96 = 64.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.69/150.96 = 64.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.69x = 150.96 × 64.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.69x = 9,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,744.24/100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.77

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