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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.18, 150.26 and 59.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.18, 150.26 and 59.85 is: 89.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.18 : 150.26 = 59.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.18/150.26 = 59.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.18x = 150.26 × 59.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.18x = 8,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,993.06/100.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.77

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