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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.26, 150.42 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.26, 150.42 and 59.58 is: 89.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.26 : 150.42 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.26/150.42 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.26x = 150.42 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.26x = 8,962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962.02/100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.39

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