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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.17, 150.12 and 63.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.17, 150.12 and 63.99 is: 95.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.17 : 150.12 = 63.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.17/150.12 = 63.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.17x = 150.12 × 63.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.17x = 9,606.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,606.18/100.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.90

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