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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.11, 149.95 and 65.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.11, 149.95 and 65.77 is: 98.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.11 : 149.95 = 65.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.11/149.95 = 65.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.11x = 149.95 × 65.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.11x = 9,862.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,862.21/100.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.51

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