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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.86, 151.17 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.86, 151.17 and 55.16 is: 82.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.86 : 151.17 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.86/151.17 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.86x = 151.17 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.86x = 8,337.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,337.78/100.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.67

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