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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.67, 150.74 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.67, 150.74 and 59.96 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.67 : 150.74 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.67/150.74 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.67x = 150.74 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.67x = 9,037.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,037.32/100.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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