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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.08, 150.14 and 82.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.08, 150.14 and 82.98 is: 124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.08 : 150.14 = 82.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.08/150.14 = 82.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.08x = 150.14 × 82.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.08x = 12,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,458.62/100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.49

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