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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.32, 150.54 and 56.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.32, 150.54 and 56.98 is: 85.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.32 : 150.54 = 56.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.32/150.54 = 56.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.32x = 150.54 × 56.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.32x = 8,577.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,577.77/100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.50

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