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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.04, 149.96 and 65.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.04, 149.96 and 65.83 is: 98.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.04 : 149.96 = 65.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.04/149.96 = 65.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.04x = 149.96 × 65.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.04x = 9,871.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,871.16/100.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.67

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