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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.70, 150.91 and 57.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.70, 150.91 and 57.38 is: 85.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.70 : 150.91 = 57.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.70/150.91 = 57.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.70x = 150.91 × 57.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.70x = 8,658.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,658.32/100.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.99

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