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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.33, 150.51 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.33, 150.51 and 71.45 is: 107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.33 : 150.51 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.33/150.51 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.33x = 150.51 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.33x = 10,754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,754.02/100.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.19

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