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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.58, 150.88 and 42.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.58, 150.88 and 42.81 is: 64.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.58 : 150.88 = 42.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.58/150.88 = 42.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.58x = 150.88 × 42.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.58x = 6,459.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,459.17/100.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.22

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