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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.95, 151.34 and 52.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.95, 151.34 and 52.80 is: 79.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.95 : 151.34 = 52.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.95/151.34 = 52.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.95x = 151.34 × 52.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.95x = 7,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,990.49/100.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.15

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