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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.12, 381.08 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.12, 381.08 and 100.04 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.12 : 381.08 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.12/381.08 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.12x = 381.08 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.12x = 38,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,123.24/254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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