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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.52, 150.76 and 49.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.52, 150.76 and 49.16 is: 73.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.52 : 150.76 = 49.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.52/150.76 = 49.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.52x = 150.76 × 49.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.52x = 7,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,410.95/100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.72

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