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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.52, 150.54 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.52, 150.54 and 89.96 is: 134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.52 : 150.54 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.52/150.54 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.52x = 150.54 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.52x = 13,542.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,542.58/100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.73

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