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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 150.84 and 60.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 150.84 and 60.06 is: 90.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 150.84 = 60.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/150.84 = 60.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 150.84 × 60.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 9,059.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059.45/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.04

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