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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 150.61 and 59.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 150.61 and 59.87 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 150.61 = 59.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/150.61 = 59.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 150.61 × 59.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 9,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,017.02/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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