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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.01, 150.08 and 63.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.01, 150.08 and 63.96 is: 95.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.01 : 150.08 = 63.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.01/150.08 = 63.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.01x = 150.08 × 63.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.01x = 9,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598.80/100.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.98

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