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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.30, 150.02 and 59.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.30, 150.02 and 59.48 is: 88.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.30 : 150.02 = 59.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.30/150.02 = 59.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.30x = 150.02 × 59.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.30x = 8,923.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,923.19/100.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.97

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