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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.27, 150.40 and 28.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.27, 150.40 and 28.14 is: 42.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.27 : 150.40 = 28.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.27/150.40 = 28.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.27x = 150.40 × 28.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.27x = 4,231.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231.57/100.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.20

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