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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.59, 150.80 and 60.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.59, 150.80 and 60.05 is: 90.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.59 : 150.80 = 60.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.59/150.80 = 60.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.59x = 150.80 × 60.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.59x = 9,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,054.49/100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.01

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