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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.46, 150.33 and 83.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.46, 150.33 and 83.18 is: 124.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.46 : 150.33 = 83.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.46/150.33 = 83.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.46x = 150.33 × 83.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.46x = 12,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,504.45/100.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.47

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