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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.77, 151.02 and 55.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.77, 151.02 and 55.05 is: 82.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.77 : 151.02 = 55.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.77/151.02 = 55.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.77x = 151.02 × 55.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.77x = 8,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,313.65/100.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.50

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