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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.45, 150.58 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.45, 150.58 and 59.28 is: 88.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.45 : 150.58 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.45/150.58 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.45x = 150.58 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.45x = 8,926.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,926.38/100.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.86

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