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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.80, 150.96 and 77.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.80, 150.96 and 77.79 is: 116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.80 : 150.96 = 77.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.80/150.96 = 77.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.80x = 150.96 × 77.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.80x = 11,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,743.18/100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.50

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