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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 150.84 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 150.84 and 79.16 is: 118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 150.84 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/150.84 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 150.84 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 11,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,940.49/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.50

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