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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.47, 150.46 and 82.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.47, 150.46 and 82.01 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.47 : 150.46 = 82.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.47/150.46 = 82.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.47x = 150.46 × 82.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.47x = 12,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,339.40/100.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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