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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.59, 150.83 and 38.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.59, 150.83 and 38.90 is: 58.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.59 : 150.83 = 38.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.59/150.83 = 38.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.59x = 150.83 × 38.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.59x = 5,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,866.34/100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.32

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