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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.02, 150.08 and 43.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.02, 150.08 and 43.02 is: 64.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.02 : 150.08 = 43.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.02/150.08 = 43.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.02x = 150.08 × 43.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.02x = 6,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,456.44/100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.55

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