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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.22, 150.44 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.22, 150.44 and 54.60 is: 81.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.22 : 150.44 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.22/150.44 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.22x = 150.44 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.22x = 8,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,213.75/100.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.96

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