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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.14, 150.27 and 39.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.14, 150.27 and 39.27 is: 58.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.14 : 150.27 = 39.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.14/150.27 = 39.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.14x = 150.27 × 39.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.14x = 5,901.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,901.52/100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.93

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