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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.93, 150.94 and 86.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.93, 150.94 and 86.35 is: 129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.93 : 150.94 = 86.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.93/150.94 = 86.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.93x = 150.94 × 86.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.93x = 13,033.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,033.67/100.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.14

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