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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.35, 150.41 and 56.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.35, 150.41 and 56.99 is: 85.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.35 : 150.41 = 56.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.35/150.41 = 56.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.35x = 150.41 × 56.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.35x = 8,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571.11/100.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.42

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