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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.59, 150.81 and 51.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.59, 150.81 and 51.82 is: 77.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.59 : 150.81 = 51.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.59/150.81 = 51.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.59x = 150.81 × 51.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.59x = 7,814.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,814.75/100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.69

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