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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.09, 150.02 and 63.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.09, 150.02 and 63.53 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.09 : 150.02 = 63.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.09/150.02 = 63.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.09x = 150.02 × 63.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.09x = 9,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,530.27/100.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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