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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.01, 149.98 and 38.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.01, 149.98 and 38.31 is: 57.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.01 : 149.98 = 38.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.01/149.98 = 38.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.01x = 149.98 × 38.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.01x = 5,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,745.08/100.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.44

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