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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.78, 150.84 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.78, 150.84 and 81.34 is: 121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.78 : 150.84 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.78/150.84 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.78x = 150.84 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.78x = 12,268.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,268.95/100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.74

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