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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.05, 150.11 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.05, 150.11 and 45.20 is: 67.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.05 : 150.11 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.05/150.11 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.05x = 150.11 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.05x = 6,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,784.75/100.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.82

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