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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.16, 150.27 and 52.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.16, 150.27 and 52.10 is: 78.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.16 : 150.27 = 52.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.16/150.27 = 52.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.16x = 150.27 × 52.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.16x = 7,829.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,829.07/100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.17

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