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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.47, 150.57 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.47, 150.57 and 88.14 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.47 : 150.57 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.47/150.57 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.47x = 150.57 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.47x = 13,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,271.24/100.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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