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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.78, 151.16 and 28.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.78, 151.16 and 28.64 is: 42.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.78 : 151.16 = 28.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.78/151.16 = 28.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.78x = 151.16 × 28.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.78x = 4,329.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329.22/100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.96

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