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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.48, 151.08 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.48, 151.08 and 82.48 is: 124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.48 : 151.08 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.48/151.08 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.48x = 151.08 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.48x = 12,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,461.08/100.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.02

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