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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.31, 150.15 and 83.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.31, 150.15 and 83.91 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.31 : 150.15 = 83.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.31/150.15 = 83.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.31x = 150.15 × 83.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.31x = 12,599.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,599.09/100.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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