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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.23, 150.29 and 42.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.23, 150.29 and 42.45 is: 63.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.23 : 150.29 = 42.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.23/150.29 = 42.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.23x = 150.29 × 42.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.23x = 6,379.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,379.17/100.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.64

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