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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.86, 150.99 and 64.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.86, 150.99 and 64.68 is: 96.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.86 : 150.99 = 64.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.86/150.99 = 64.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.86x = 150.99 × 64.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.86x = 9,766.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,766.03/100.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.83

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