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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.54, 150.13 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.54, 150.13 and 82.54 is: 123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.54 : 150.13 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.54/150.13 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.54x = 150.13 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.54x = 12,391.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,391.73/100.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.25

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