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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.12, 149.83 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.12, 149.83 and 61.59 is: 92.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.12 : 149.83 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.12/149.83 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.12x = 149.83 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.12x = 9,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,228.03/100.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.17

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