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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.08, 149.88 and 63.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.08, 149.88 and 63.90 is: 95.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.08 : 149.88 = 63.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.08/149.88 = 63.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.08x = 149.88 × 63.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.08x = 9,577.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577.33/100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.70

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