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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.20, 150.36 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.20, 150.36 and 54.54 is: 81.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.20 : 150.36 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.20/150.36 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.20x = 150.36 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.20x = 8,200.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200.63/100.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.84

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