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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.03, 150.15 and 54.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.03, 150.15 and 54.47 is: 81.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.03 : 150.15 = 54.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.03/150.15 = 54.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.03x = 150.15 × 54.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.03x = 8,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,178.67/100.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.76

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