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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.24, 150.23 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.24, 150.23 and 88.02 is: 131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.24 : 150.23 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.24/150.23 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.24x = 150.23 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.24x = 13,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,223.24/100.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.92

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