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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.32, 150.57 and 71.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.32, 150.57 and 71.43 is: 107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.32 : 150.57 = 71.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.32/150.57 = 71.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.32x = 150.57 × 71.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.32x = 10,755.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,755.22/100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.21

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