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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.32, 151 and 90.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.32, 151 and 90.89 is: 136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.32 : 151 = 90.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.32/151 = 90.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.32x = 151 × 90.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.32x = 13,724.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,724.39/100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.81

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