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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.33, 151.02 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.33, 151.02 and 90.90 is: 136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.33 : 151.02 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.33/151.02 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.33x = 151.02 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.33x = 13,727.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,727.72/100.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.83

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