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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.78, 150.95 and 82.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.78, 150.95 and 82.71 is: 123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.78 : 150.95 = 82.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.78/150.95 = 82.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.78x = 150.95 × 82.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.78x = 12,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,484.66/100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.88

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