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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.59, 150.94 and 54.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.59, 150.94 and 54.33 is: 81.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.59 : 150.94 = 54.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.59/150.94 = 54.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.59x = 150.94 × 54.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.59x = 8,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200.30/100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.52

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