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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.75, 150.83 and 71.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.75, 150.83 and 71.77 is: 107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.75 : 150.83 = 71.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.75/150.83 = 71.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.75x = 150.83 × 71.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.75x = 10,825.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,825.25/100.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.45

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