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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.55, 150.78 and 39.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.55, 150.78 and 39.70 is: 59.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.55 : 150.78 = 39.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.55/150.78 = 39.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.55x = 150.78 × 39.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.55x = 5,985.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,985.21/100.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.53

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