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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.86, 151.20 and 55.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.86, 151.20 and 55.23 is: 82.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.86 : 151.20 = 55.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.86/151.20 = 55.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.86x = 151.20 × 55.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.86x = 8,350.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,350.78/100.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.80

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