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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.78, 150.93 and 64.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.78, 150.93 and 64.60 is: 96.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.78 : 150.93 = 64.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.78/150.93 = 64.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.78x = 150.93 × 64.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.78x = 9,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,750.08/100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.75

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