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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.08, 150.03 and 51.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.08, 150.03 and 51.93 is: 77.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.08 : 150.03 = 51.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.08/150.03 = 51.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.08x = 150.03 × 51.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.08x = 7,791.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,791.06/100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.85

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