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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.79, 150.85 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.79, 150.85 and 55.02 is: 82.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.79 : 150.85 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.79/150.85 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.79x = 150.85 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.79x = 8,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,299.49/100.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.35

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