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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.16, 150.13 and 54.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.16, 150.13 and 54.53 is: 81.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.16 : 150.13 = 54.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.16/150.13 = 54.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.16x = 150.13 × 54.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.16x = 8,186.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,186.32/100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.73

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