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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 382.06 and 100.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 382.06 and 100.75 is: 151.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 382.06 = 100.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/382.06 = 100.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 382.06 × 100.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 38,492.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,492.55/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.04

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