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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.98, 151.50 and 28.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.98, 151.50 and 28.85 is: 43.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.98 : 151.50 = 28.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.98/151.50 = 28.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.98x = 151.50 × 28.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.98x = 4,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,370.40/100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.28

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