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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.85, 150.93 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.85, 150.93 and 72.93 is: 109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.85 : 150.93 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.85/150.93 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.85x = 150.93 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.85x = 11,007.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,007.89/100.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.16

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