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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.14, 150.18 and 58.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.14, 150.18 and 58.95 is: 88.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.14 : 150.18 = 58.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.14/150.18 = 58.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.14x = 150.18 × 58.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.14x = 8,853.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,853.11/100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.41

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