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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.32, 150.30 and 81.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.32, 150.30 and 81.06 is: 121.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.32 : 150.30 = 81.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.32/150.30 = 81.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.32x = 150.30 × 81.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.32x = 12,183.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,183.32/100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.44

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