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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.24, 150.28 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.24, 150.28 and 88.09 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.24 : 150.28 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.24/150.28 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.24x = 150.28 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.24x = 13,237.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,237.82/100.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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