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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.08, 150 and 54.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.08, 150 and 54.40 is: 81.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.08 : 150 = 54.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.08/150 = 54.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.08x = 150 × 54.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.08x = 8,160
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160/100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.53

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