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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.93, 151.50 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.93, 151.50 and 77.04 is: 115.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.93 : 151.50 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.93/151.50 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.93x = 151.50 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.93x = 11,671.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,671.56/100.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.64

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