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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.54, 150.74 and 42.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.54, 150.74 and 42.80 is: 64.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.54 : 150.74 = 42.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.54/150.74 = 42.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.54x = 150.74 × 42.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.54x = 6,451.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451.67/100.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.17

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