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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.35, 150.39 and 59.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.35, 150.39 and 59.81 is: 89.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.35 : 150.39 = 59.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.35/150.39 = 59.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.35x = 150.39 × 59.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.35x = 8,994.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,994.07/100.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.63

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