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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.12, 150.23 and 59.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.12, 150.23 and 59.62 is: 89.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.12 : 150.23 = 59.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.12/150.23 = 59.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.12x = 150.23 × 59.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.12x = 8,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,956.71/100.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.46

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