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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.32, 150.42 and 54.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.32, 150.42 and 54.78 is: 82.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.32 : 150.42 = 54.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.32/150.42 = 54.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.32x = 150.42 × 54.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.32x = 8,240.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,240.01/100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.14

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