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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.93, 151.41 and 100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.93, 151.41 and 100.54 is: 150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.93 : 151.41 = 100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.93/151.41 = 100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.93x = 151.41 × 100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.93x = 15,222.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,222.76/100.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.82

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