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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 151.19 and 39.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 151.19 and 39.90 is: 59.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 151.19 = 39.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/151.19 = 39.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 151.19 × 39.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 6,033.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,033.00/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.88

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