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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.64, 150.89 and 42.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.64, 150.89 and 42.90 is: 64.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.64 : 150.89 = 42.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.64/150.89 = 42.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.64x = 150.89 × 42.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.64x = 6,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,472.97/100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.32

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