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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 150.45 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 150.45 and 88.32 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 150.45 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/150.45 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 150.45 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 13,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,287.74/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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