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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.03, 150.27 and 54.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.03, 150.27 and 54.46 is: 81.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.03 : 150.27 = 54.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.03/150.27 = 54.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.03x = 150.27 × 54.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.03x = 8,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183.70/100.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.81

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