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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.47, 150.86 and 83.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.47, 150.86 and 83.46 is: 125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.47 : 150.86 = 83.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.47/150.86 = 83.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.47x = 150.86 × 83.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.47x = 12,591.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,591.55/100.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.32

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