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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.74, 150.96 and 57.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.74, 150.96 and 57.43 is: 86.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.74 : 150.96 = 57.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.74/150.96 = 57.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.74x = 150.96 × 57.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.74x = 8,669.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,669.63/100.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.06

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