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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.02, 150.12 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.02, 150.12 and 65.73 is: 98.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.02 : 150.12 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.02/150.12 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.02x = 150.12 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.02x = 9,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,867.39/100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.65

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