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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.43, 150.71 and 39.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.43, 150.71 and 39.54 is: 59.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.43 : 150.71 = 39.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.43/150.71 = 39.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.43x = 150.71 × 39.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.43x = 5,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,958.88/100.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.34

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