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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.37, 150.39 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.37, 150.39 and 88.90 is: 133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.37 : 150.39 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.37/150.39 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.37x = 150.39 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.37x = 13,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,369.30/100.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.20

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