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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.59, 150.70 and 59.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.59, 150.70 and 59.40 is: 88.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.59 : 150.70 = 59.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.59/150.70 = 59.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.59x = 150.70 × 59.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.59x = 8,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,951.58/100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.99

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