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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.78, 151.17 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.78, 151.17 and 55.12 is: 82.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.78 : 151.17 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.78/151.17 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.78x = 151.17 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.78x = 8,332.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,332.21/100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.68

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