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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.17, 150.13 and 42.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.17, 150.13 and 42.30 is: 63.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.17 : 150.13 = 42.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.17/150.13 = 42.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.17x = 150.13 × 42.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.17x = 6,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,350.82/100.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.40

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