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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.18, 149.95 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.18, 149.95 and 90.71 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.18 : 149.95 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.18/149.95 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.18x = 149.95 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.18x = 13,601.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,601.51/100.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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