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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.24, 149.37 and 89.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.24, 149.37 and 89.47 is: 133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.24 : 149.37 = 89.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.24/149.37 = 89.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.24x = 149.37 × 89.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.24x = 13,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,364.13/100.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.32

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