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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.53, 150.66 and 52.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.53, 150.66 and 52.32 is: 78.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.53 : 150.66 = 52.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.53/150.66 = 52.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.53x = 150.66 × 52.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.53x = 7,882.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,882.53/100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.41

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