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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.03, 381.14 and 100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.03, 381.14 and 100.06 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.03 : 381.14 = 100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.03/381.14 = 100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.03x = 381.14 × 100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.03x = 38,138.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,138.89/254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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