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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.78, 151.03 and 52.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.78, 151.03 and 52.59 is: 78.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.78 : 151.03 = 52.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.78/151.03 = 52.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.78x = 151.03 × 52.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.78x = 7,942.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942.67/100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.81

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