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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.13, 150.07 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.13, 150.07 and 45.22 is: 67.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.13 : 150.07 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.13/150.07 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.13x = 150.07 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.13x = 6,786.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,786.59/100.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.78

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