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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.16, 150.20 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.16, 150.20 and 54.45 is: 81.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.16 : 150.20 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.16/150.20 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.16x = 150.20 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.16x = 8,178.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,178.21/100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.65

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