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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 150.96 and 75.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 150.96 and 75.14 is: 112.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 150.96 = 75.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/150.96 = 75.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 150.96 × 75.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 11,343.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,343.13/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.58

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