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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.39, 150.49 and 59.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.39, 150.49 and 59.75 is: 89.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.39 : 150.49 = 59.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.39/150.49 = 59.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.39x = 150.49 × 59.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.39x = 8,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,991.78/100.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.57

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