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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.94, 151.15 and 64.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.94, 151.15 and 64.26 is: 96.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.94 : 151.15 = 64.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.94/151.15 = 64.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.94x = 151.15 × 64.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.94x = 9,712.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,712.74/100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.23

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