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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.97, 150.74 and 86.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.97, 150.74 and 86.53 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.97 : 150.74 = 86.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.97/150.74 = 86.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.97x = 150.74 × 86.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.97x = 13,043.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,043.53/100.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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