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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.07, 150.17 and 65.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.07, 150.17 and 65.93 is: 98.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.07 : 150.17 = 65.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.07/150.17 = 65.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.07x = 150.17 × 65.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.07x = 9,900.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,900.71/100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.94

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