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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.88, 151.27 and 43.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.88, 151.27 and 43.09 is: 64.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.88 : 151.27 = 43.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.88/151.27 = 43.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.88x = 151.27 × 43.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.88x = 6,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,517.25/100.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.60

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