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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.13, 149.92 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.13, 149.92 and 65.82 is: 98.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.13 : 149.92 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.13/149.92 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.13x = 149.92 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.13x = 9,867.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,867.57/100.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.55

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