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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.42, 150.55 and 67.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.42, 150.55 and 67.95 is: 101.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.42 : 150.55 = 67.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.42/150.55 = 67.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.42x = 150.55 × 67.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.42x = 10,229.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,229.70/100.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.87

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