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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 406.62 and 100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 406.62 and 100.12 is: 150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 406.62 = 100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/406.62 = 100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 406.62 × 100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 40,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,710.79/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.22

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