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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.77, 152.13 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.77, 152.13 and 100.23 is: 151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.77 : 152.13 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.77/152.13 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.77x = 152.13 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.77x = 15,247.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247.99/100.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.31

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