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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.56, 150.88 and 39.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.56, 150.88 and 39.72 is: 59.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.56 : 150.88 = 39.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.56/150.88 = 39.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.56x = 150.88 × 39.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.56x = 5,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992.95/100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.60

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