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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.53, 150.84 and 42.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.53, 150.84 and 42.78 is: 64.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.53 : 150.84 = 42.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.53/150.84 = 42.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.53x = 150.84 × 42.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.53x = 6,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,452.94/100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.19

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