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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.54, 150.36 and 89.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.54, 150.36 and 89.78 is: 134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.54 : 150.36 = 89.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.54/150.36 = 89.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.54x = 150.36 × 89.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.54x = 13,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,499.32/100.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.27

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