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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.16, 150 and 89.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.16, 150 and 89.36 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.16 : 150 = 89.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.16/150 = 89.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.16x = 150 × 89.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.16x = 13,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,404/100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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