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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.45, 150.54 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.45, 150.54 and 82.54 is: 123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.45 : 150.54 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.45/150.54 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.45x = 150.54 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.45x = 12,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425.57/100.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.70

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