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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.29, 150.37 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.29, 150.37 and 54.66 is: 81.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.29 : 150.37 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.29/150.37 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.29x = 150.37 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.29x = 8,218.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,218.95/100.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.95

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