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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.06, 149.70 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.06, 149.70 and 89.23 is: 133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.06 : 149.70 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.06/149.70 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.06x = 149.70 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.06x = 13,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,357.73/100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.50

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