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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.59, 150.57 and 86.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.59, 150.57 and 86.01 is: 128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.59 : 150.57 = 86.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.59/150.57 = 86.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.59x = 150.57 × 86.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.59x = 12,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,950.53/100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.75

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