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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.43, 150.35 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.43, 150.35 and 59.93 is: 89.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.43 : 150.35 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.43/150.35 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.43x = 150.35 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.43x = 9,010.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,010.55/100.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.72

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