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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.78, 150.74 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.78, 150.74 and 86.48 is: 129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.78 : 150.74 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.78/150.74 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.78x = 150.74 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.78x = 13,036.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,036.00/100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.35

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