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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.59, 150.62 and 86.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.59, 150.62 and 86.23 is: 129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.59 : 150.62 = 86.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.59/150.62 = 86.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.59x = 150.62 × 86.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.59x = 12,987.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,987.96/100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.12

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