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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.61, 150.73 and 52.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.61, 150.73 and 52.46 is: 78.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.61 : 150.73 = 52.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.61/150.73 = 52.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.61x = 150.73 × 52.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.61x = 7,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,907.30/100.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.59

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