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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.11, 150.15 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.11, 150.15 and 81.80 is: 122.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.11 : 150.15 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.11/150.15 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.11x = 150.15 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.11x = 12,281.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,281.89/100.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.69

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