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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.49, 150.75 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.49, 150.75 and 54.81 is: 82.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.49 : 150.75 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.49/150.75 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.49x = 150.75 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.49x = 8,262.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,262.61/100.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.23

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