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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.04, 149.95 and 56.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.04, 149.95 and 56.65 is: 84.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.04 : 149.95 = 56.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.04/149.95 = 56.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.04x = 149.95 × 56.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.04x = 8,494.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,494.15/100.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.91

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