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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.37, 150.57 and 45.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.37, 150.57 and 45.55 is: 68.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.37 : 150.57 = 45.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.37/150.57 = 45.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.37x = 150.57 × 45.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.37x = 6,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,857.71/100.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.32

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