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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.37, 149.91 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.37, 149.91 and 90.72 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.37 : 149.91 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.37/149.91 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.37x = 149.91 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.37x = 13,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,599.84/100.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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