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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.40, 150.54 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.40, 150.54 and 81.20 is: 121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.40 : 150.54 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.40/150.54 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.40x = 150.54 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.40x = 12,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,223.85/100.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.75

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