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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.59, 150.81 and 42.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.59, 150.81 and 42.84 is: 64.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.59 : 150.81 = 42.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.59/150.81 = 42.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.59x = 150.81 × 42.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.59x = 6,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,460.54/100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.23

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