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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.13, 149.98 and 48.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.13, 149.98 and 48.67 is: 72.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.13 : 149.98 = 48.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.13/149.98 = 48.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.13x = 149.98 × 48.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.13x = 7,299.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,299.03/100.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.89

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