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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 150.72 and 43.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 150.72 and 43.44 is: 65.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 150.72 = 43.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/150.72 = 43.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 150.72 × 43.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 6,546.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,546.79/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.18

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