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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.39, 150.46 and 59.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.39, 150.46 and 59.18 is: 88.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.39 : 150.46 = 59.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.39/150.46 = 59.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.39x = 150.46 × 59.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.39x = 8,904.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,904.17/100.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.70

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