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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.51, 150.56 and 52.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.51, 150.56 and 52.31 is: 78.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.51 : 150.56 = 52.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.51/150.56 = 52.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.51x = 150.56 × 52.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.51x = 7,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,876.10/100.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.36

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