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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.42, 150.81 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.42, 150.81 and 90.34 is: 135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.42 : 150.81 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.42/150.81 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.42x = 150.81 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.42x = 13,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,624.18/100.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.67

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