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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.34, 150.54 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.34, 150.54 and 52.22 is: 78.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.34 : 150.54 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.34/150.54 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.34x = 150.54 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.34x = 7,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,861.20/100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.35

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