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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.96, 151.37 and 43.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.96, 151.37 and 43.22 is: 64.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.96 : 151.37 = 43.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.96/151.37 = 43.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.96x = 151.37 × 43.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.96x = 6,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,541.45/100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.80

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