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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.42, 150.39 and 83.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.42, 150.39 and 83.18 is: 124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.42 : 150.39 = 83.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.42/150.39 = 83.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.42x = 150.39 × 83.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.42x = 12,509.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,509.65/100.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.58

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