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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.17, 150.28 and 52.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.17, 150.28 and 52.11 is: 78.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.17 : 150.28 = 52.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.17/150.28 = 52.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.17x = 150.28 × 52.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.17x = 7,830.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,830.96/100.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.18

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