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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100, 150.02 and 54.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100, 150.02 and 54.41 is: 81.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100 : 150.02 = 54.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100/150.02 = 54.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100x = 150.02 × 54.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100x = 8,162.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,162.59/100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.63

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