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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.33, 138.02 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.33, 138.02 and 90.52 is: 124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.33 : 138.02 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.33/138.02 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.33x = 138.02 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.33x = 12,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,493.57/100.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.52

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