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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.67, 151 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.67, 151 and 83.52 is: 125.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.67 : 151 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.67/151 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.67x = 151 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.67x = 12,611.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,611.52/100.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.28

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