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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.72, 150.28 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.72, 150.28 and 87.76 is: 130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.72 : 150.28 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.72/150.28 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.72x = 150.28 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.72x = 13,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,188.57/100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.94

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