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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.74, 151.13 and 28.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.74, 151.13 and 28.59 is: 42.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.74 : 151.13 = 28.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.74/151.13 = 28.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.74x = 151.13 × 28.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.74x = 4,321.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321.34/100.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.90

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