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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.49, 150.78 and 54.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.49, 150.78 and 54.83 is: 82.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.49 : 150.78 = 54.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.49/150.78 = 54.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.49x = 150.78 × 54.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.49x = 8,267.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,267.27/100.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.27

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