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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.87, 150.04 and 59.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.87, 150.04 and 59.32 is: 89.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.87 : 150.04 = 59.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.87/150.04 = 59.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.87x = 150.04 × 59.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.87x = 8,900.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,900.37/99.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.12

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