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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.87, 150.96 and 84.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.87, 150.96 and 84.64 is: 126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.87 : 150.96 = 84.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.87/150.96 = 84.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.87x = 150.96 × 84.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.87x = 12,776.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,776.44/100.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.67

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