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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.84, 151.22 and 43.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.84, 151.22 and 43.84 is: 65.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.84 : 151.22 = 43.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.84/151.22 = 43.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.84x = 151.22 × 43.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.84x = 6,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,629.48/100.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.74

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