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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.43, 150.38 and 82.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.43, 150.38 and 82.61 is: 123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.43 : 150.38 = 82.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.43/150.38 = 82.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.43x = 150.38 × 82.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.43x = 12,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,422.48/100.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.69

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