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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.17, 150.12 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.17, 150.12 and 59.67 is: 89.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.17 : 150.12 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.17/150.12 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.17x = 150.12 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.17x = 8,957.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,957.66/100.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.42

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