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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.52, 150.76 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.52, 150.76 and 83.16 is: 124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.52 : 150.76 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.52/150.76 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.52x = 150.76 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.52x = 12,537.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,537.20/100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.72

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