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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.10, 150.11 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.10, 150.11 and 54.44 is: 81.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.10 : 150.11 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.10/150.11 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.10x = 150.11 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.10x = 8,170.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,170.97/100.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.63

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