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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.87, 151.48 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.87, 151.48 and 55.31 is: 83.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.87 : 151.48 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.87/151.48 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.87x = 151.48 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.87x = 8,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,377.32/100.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.05

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