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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.39, 150.35 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.39, 150.35 and 90.65 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.39 : 150.35 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.39/150.35 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.39x = 150.35 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.39x = 13,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,629.50/100.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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