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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.35, 150.40 and 54.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.35, 150.40 and 54.58 is: 81.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.35 : 150.40 = 54.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.35/150.40 = 54.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.35x = 150.40 × 54.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.35x = 8,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,208.83/100.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.80

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