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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.59, 150.77 and 59.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.59, 150.77 and 59.89 is: 89.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.59 : 150.77 = 59.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.59/150.77 = 59.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.59x = 150.77 × 59.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.59x = 9,029.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,029.33/100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.76

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