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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.11, 149.96 and 52.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.11, 149.96 and 52.05 is: 77.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.11 : 149.96 = 52.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.11/149.96 = 52.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.11x = 149.96 × 52.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.11x = 7,805.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805.16/100.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.97

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