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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.73, 150.90 and 51.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.73, 150.90 and 51.93 is: 77.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.73 : 150.90 = 51.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.73/150.90 = 51.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.73x = 150.90 × 51.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.73x = 7,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,836.24/100.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.80

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