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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.57, 150.80 and 59.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.57, 150.80 and 59.98 is: 89.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.57 : 150.80 = 59.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.57/150.80 = 59.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.57x = 150.80 × 59.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.57x = 9,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,044.76/100.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.94

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