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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.06, 150.18 and 59.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.06, 150.18 and 59.53 is: 89.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.06 : 150.18 = 59.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.06/150.18 = 59.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.06x = 150.18 × 59.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.06x = 8,940.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,940.22/100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.35

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