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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 151.47 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 151.47 and 88.70 is: 133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 151.47 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/151.47 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 151.47 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 13,434.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,434.63/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.76

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