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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.07, 149.33 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.07, 149.33 and 88.54 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.07 : 149.33 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.07/149.33 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.07x = 149.33 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.07x = 13,221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,221.74/100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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