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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.71, 150.48 and 83.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.71, 150.48 and 83.48 is: 124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.71 : 150.48 = 83.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.71/150.48 = 83.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.71x = 150.48 × 83.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.71x = 12,561.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,561.32/100.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.73

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