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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.91, 151.21 and 55.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.91, 151.21 and 55.14 is: 82.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.91 : 151.21 = 55.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.91/151.21 = 55.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.91x = 151.21 × 55.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.91x = 8,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,337.72/100.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.63

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