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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.85, 150.62 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.85, 150.62 and 87.17 is: 130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.85 : 150.62 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.85/150.62 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.85x = 150.62 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.85x = 13,128.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,128.36/100.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.18

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