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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.74, 151 and 42.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.74, 151 and 42.92 is: 64.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.74 : 151 = 42.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.74/151 = 42.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.74x = 151 × 42.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.74x = 6,480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,480.92/100.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.33

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