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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.12, 150.15 and 54.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.12, 150.15 and 54.49 is: 81.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.12 : 150.15 = 54.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.12/150.15 = 54.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.12x = 150.15 × 54.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.12x = 8,181.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181.67/100.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.72

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