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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.22, 149.85 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.22, 149.85 and 88.88 is: 132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.22 : 149.85 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.22/149.85 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.22x = 149.85 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.22x = 13,318.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,318.67/100.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.89

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