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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.87, 151.30 and 28.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.87, 151.30 and 28.73 is: 43.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.87 : 151.30 = 28.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.87/151.30 = 28.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.87x = 151.30 × 28.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.87x = 4,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346.85/100.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.09

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