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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 150.56 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 150.56 and 54.74 is: 82.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 150.56 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/150.56 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 150.56 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 8,241.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241.65/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.06

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