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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.29, 150.56 and 83.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.29, 150.56 and 83.37 is: 125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.29 : 150.56 = 83.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.29/150.56 = 83.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.29x = 150.56 × 83.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.29x = 12,552.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,552.65/100.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.16

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