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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.64, 150.77 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.64, 150.77 and 59.93 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.64 : 150.77 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.64/150.77 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.64x = 150.77 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.64x = 9,034.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,034.59/100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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