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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.41, 150.72 and 54.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.41, 150.72 and 54.75 is: 82.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.41 : 150.72 = 54.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.41/150.72 = 54.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.41x = 150.72 × 54.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.41x = 8,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251.92/100.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.18

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