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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.38, 150.43 and 63.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.38, 150.43 and 63.73 is: 95.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.38 : 150.43 = 63.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.38/150.43 = 63.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.38x = 150.43 × 63.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.38x = 9,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,586.90/100.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.51

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