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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.98, 150.62 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.98, 150.62 and 85.74 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.98 : 150.62 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.98/150.62 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.98x = 150.62 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.98x = 12,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,913.73/100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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