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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.03, 149.92 and 42.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.03, 149.92 and 42.19 is: 63.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.03 : 149.92 = 42.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.03/149.92 = 42.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.03x = 149.92 × 42.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.03x = 6,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,324.54/100.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.22

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