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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.08, 150.19 and 58.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.08, 150.19 and 58.97 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.08 : 150.19 = 58.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.08/150.19 = 58.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.08x = 150.19 × 58.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.08x = 8,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,856.93/100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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