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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.64, 150.90 and 39.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.64, 150.90 and 39.79 is: 59.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.64 : 150.90 = 39.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.64/150.90 = 39.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.64x = 150.90 × 39.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.64x = 6,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004.35/100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.66

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