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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.30, 150.48 and 54.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.30, 150.48 and 54.67 is: 82.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.30 : 150.48 = 54.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.30/150.48 = 54.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.30x = 150.48 × 54.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.30x = 8,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,226.74/100.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.02

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