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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.73, 150.93 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.73, 150.93 and 85.44 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.73 : 150.93 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.73/150.93 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.73x = 150.93 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.73x = 12,895.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,895.46/100.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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