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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.63, 150.84 and 54.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.63, 150.84 and 54.98 is: 82.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.63 : 150.84 = 54.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.63/150.84 = 54.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.63x = 150.84 × 54.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.63x = 8,293.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,293.18/100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.41

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