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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 150.98 and 49.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 150.98 and 49.34 is: 73.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 150.98 = 49.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/150.98 = 49.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 150.98 × 49.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 7,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,449.85/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.94

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