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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.18, 149.50 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.18, 149.50 and 88.64 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.18 : 149.50 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.18/149.50 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.18x = 149.50 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.18x = 13,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,251.60/100.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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