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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.12, 150.38 and 65.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.12, 150.38 and 65.95 is: 99.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.12 : 150.38 = 65.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.12/150.38 = 65.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.12x = 150.38 × 65.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.12x = 9,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,916.48/100.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.05

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