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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.13, 150.12 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.13, 150.12 and 61.58 is: 92.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.13 : 150.12 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.13/150.12 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.13x = 150.12 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.13x = 9,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,243.64/100.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.32

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