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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.06, 150 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.06, 150 and 65.86 is: 98.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.06 : 150 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.06/150 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.06x = 150 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.06x = 9,879
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,879/100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.73

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