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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.51, 150.66 and 39.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.51, 150.66 and 39.58 is: 59.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.51 : 150.66 = 39.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.51/150.66 = 39.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.51x = 150.66 × 39.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.51x = 5,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,962.75/100.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.33

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