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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.96, 150.85 and 77.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.96, 150.85 and 77.70 is: 116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.96 : 150.85 = 77.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.96/150.85 = 77.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.96x = 150.85 × 77.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.96x = 11,721.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,721.05/100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.10

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