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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.59, 150.15 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.59, 150.15 and 86.91 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.59 : 150.15 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.59/150.15 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.59x = 150.15 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.59x = 13,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,049.54/100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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