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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.09, 150.17 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.09, 150.17 and 88.82 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.09 : 150.17 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.09/150.17 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.09x = 150.17 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.09x = 13,336.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,336.90/100.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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