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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.45, 150.51 and 73.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.45, 150.51 and 73.45 is: 110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.45 : 150.51 = 73.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.45/150.51 = 73.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.45x = 150.51 × 73.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.45x = 11,054.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,054.96/100.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.05

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