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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.16, 150.15 and 65.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.16, 150.15 and 65.36 is: 97.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.16 : 150.15 = 65.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.16/150.15 = 65.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.16x = 150.15 × 65.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.16x = 9,813.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,813.05/100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.98

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