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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.99, 475.58 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.99, 475.58 and 100.59 is: 150.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.99 : 475.58 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.99/475.58 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.99x = 475.58 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.99x = 47,835.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,835.71/316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.91

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