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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.79, 150.98 and 64.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.79, 150.98 and 64.61 is: 96.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.79 : 150.98 = 64.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.79/150.98 = 64.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.79x = 150.98 × 64.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.79x = 9,754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,754.49/100.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.78

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