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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.46, 150.94 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.46, 150.94 and 81.23 is: 122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.46 : 150.94 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.46/150.94 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.46x = 150.94 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.46x = 12,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,260.45/100.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.05

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