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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.83, 151.33 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.83, 151.33 and 100.07 is: 150.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.83 : 151.33 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.83/151.33 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.83x = 151.33 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.83x = 15,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,143.59/100.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.19

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