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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.38, 150.66 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.38, 150.66 and 82.46 is: 123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.38 : 150.66 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.38/150.66 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.38x = 150.66 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.38x = 12,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,423.42/100.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.76

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