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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.95, 150.54 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.95, 150.54 and 86.34 is: 128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.95 : 150.54 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.95/150.54 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.95x = 150.54 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.95x = 12,997.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,997.62/100.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.75

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