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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.53, 150.55 and 59.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.53, 150.55 and 59.83 is: 89.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.53 : 150.55 = 59.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.53/150.55 = 59.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.53x = 150.55 × 59.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.53x = 9,006.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,006.88/100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.59

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