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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.03, 150.73 and 83.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.03, 150.73 and 83.29 is: 125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.03 : 150.73 = 83.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.03/150.73 = 83.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.03x = 150.73 × 83.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.03x = 12,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,553.92/100.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.50

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