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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.60, 150.90 and 32.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.60, 150.90 and 32.13 is: 48.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.60 : 150.90 = 32.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.60/150.90 = 32.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.60x = 150.90 × 32.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.60x = 4,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848.42/100.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.20

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