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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.45, 150.60 and 54.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.45, 150.60 and 54.85 is: 82.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.45 : 150.60 = 54.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.45/150.60 = 54.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.45x = 150.60 × 54.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.45x = 8,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,260.41/100.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.23

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