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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.51, 150.66 and 42.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.51, 150.66 and 42.68 is: 63.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.51 : 150.66 = 42.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.51/150.66 = 42.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.51x = 150.66 × 42.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.51x = 6,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,430.55/100.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.98

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