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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.70, 150.94 and 55.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.70, 150.94 and 55.03 is: 82.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.70 : 150.94 = 55.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.70/150.94 = 55.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.70x = 150.94 × 55.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.70x = 8,306.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,306.05/100.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.48

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