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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.78, 150.46 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.78, 150.46 and 86.34 is: 128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.78 : 150.46 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.78/150.46 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.78x = 150.46 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.78x = 12,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,990.72/100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.90

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