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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.85, 151.22 and 43.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.85, 151.22 and 43.06 is: 64.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.85 : 151.22 = 43.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.85/151.22 = 43.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.85x = 151.22 × 43.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.85x = 6,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,511.53/100.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.57

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