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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.87, 151.18 and 49.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.87, 151.18 and 49.43 is: 74.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.87 : 151.18 = 49.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.87/151.18 = 49.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.87x = 151.18 × 49.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.87x = 7,472.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472.83/100.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.08

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