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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.38, 150.48 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.38, 150.48 and 59.74 is: 89.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.38 : 150.48 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.38/150.48 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.38x = 150.48 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.38x = 8,989.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,989.68/100.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.56

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