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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.82, 150.98 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.82, 150.98 and 64.28 is: 96.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.82 : 150.98 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.82/150.98 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.82x = 150.98 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.82x = 9,703.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,703.92/100.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.25

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