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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.03, 149.85 and 61.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.03, 149.85 and 61.53 is: 92.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.03 : 149.85 = 61.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.03/149.85 = 61.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.03x = 149.85 × 61.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.03x = 9,220.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,220.27/100.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.18

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