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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.23, 149.48 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.23, 149.48 and 90.51 is: 134.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.23 : 149.48 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.23/149.48 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.23x = 149.48 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.23x = 13,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,528.23/100.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.98

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