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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.78, 150.96 and 64.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.78, 150.96 and 64.64 is: 96.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.78 : 150.96 = 64.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.78/150.96 = 64.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.78x = 150.96 × 64.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.78x = 9,758.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,758.05/100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.83

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