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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.69, 151.06 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.69, 151.06 and 38.97 is: 58.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.69 : 151.06 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.69/151.06 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.69x = 151.06 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.69x = 5,886.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,886.71/100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.47

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