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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.26, 150.41 and 42.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.26, 150.41 and 42.49 is: 63.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.26 : 150.41 = 42.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.26/150.41 = 42.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.26x = 150.41 × 42.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.26x = 6,390.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,390.33/100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.74

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