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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.74, 150.96 and 39.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.74, 150.96 and 39.81 is: 59.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.74 : 150.96 = 39.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.74/150.96 = 39.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.74x = 150.96 × 39.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.74x = 6,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,009.72/100.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.66

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