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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.98, 151.40 and 55.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.98, 151.40 and 55.35 is: 82.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.98 : 151.40 = 55.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.98/151.40 = 55.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.98x = 151.40 × 55.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.98x = 8,379.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,379.99/100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.99

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