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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.72, 150.90 and 62.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.72, 150.90 and 62.08 is: 93.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.72 : 150.90 = 62.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.72/150.90 = 62.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.72x = 150.90 × 62.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.72x = 9,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,367.12/100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.01

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