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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.97, 151.68 and 78.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.97, 151.68 and 78.08 is: 117.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.97 : 151.68 = 78.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.97/151.68 = 78.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.97x = 151.68 × 78.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.97x = 11,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,842.71/100.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.29

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