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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.02, 150.09 and 61.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.02, 150.09 and 61.62 is: 92.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.02 : 150.09 = 61.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.02/150.09 = 61.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.02x = 150.09 × 61.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.02x = 9,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,248.55/100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.47

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