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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.33, 150.54 and 54.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.33, 150.54 and 54.67 is: 82.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.33 : 150.54 = 54.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.33/150.54 = 54.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.33x = 150.54 × 54.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.33x = 8,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,230.02/100.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.03

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