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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.53, 150.53 and 71.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.53, 150.53 and 71.49 is: 107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.53 : 150.53 = 71.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.53/150.53 = 71.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.53x = 150.53 × 71.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.53x = 10,761.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,761.39/100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.05

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