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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.72, 150.99 and 55.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.72, 150.99 and 55.03 is: 82.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.72 : 150.99 = 55.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.72/150.99 = 55.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.72x = 150.99 × 55.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.72x = 8,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,308.98/100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.50

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