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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.08, 150.90 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.08, 150.90 and 91.44 is: 137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.08 : 150.90 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.08/150.90 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.08x = 150.90 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.08x = 13,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,798.30/100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.87

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