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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.78, 151.16 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.78, 151.16 and 82.54 is: 123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.78 : 151.16 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.78/151.16 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.78x = 151.16 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.78x = 12,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,476.75/100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.80

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