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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.45, 150.49 and 59.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.45, 150.49 and 59.91 is: 89.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.45 : 150.49 = 59.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.45/150.49 = 59.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.45x = 150.49 × 59.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.45x = 9,015.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,015.86/100.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.75

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