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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.04, 149.90 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.04, 149.90 and 59.49 is: 89.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.04 : 149.90 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.04/149.90 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.04x = 149.90 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.04x = 8,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,917.25/100.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.14

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