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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.63, 150.80 and 55.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.63, 150.80 and 55.00 is: 82.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.63 : 150.80 = 55.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.63/150.80 = 55.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.63x = 150.80 × 55.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.63x = 8,293.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,293.25/100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.42

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