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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.26, 150.63 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.26, 150.63 and 82.26 is: 123.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.26 : 150.63 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.26/150.63 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.26x = 150.63 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.26x = 12,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,390.82/100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.59

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