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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.08, 150.07 and 48.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.08, 150.07 and 48.66 is: 72.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.08 : 150.07 = 48.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.08/150.07 = 48.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.08x = 150.07 × 48.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.08x = 7,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302.03/100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.96

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