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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 150.48 and 100.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 150.48 and 100.82 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 150.48 = 100.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/150.48 = 100.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 150.48 × 100.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 15,171.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171.39/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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