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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.54, 151.26 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.54, 151.26 and 90.46 is: 136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.54 : 151.26 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.54/151.26 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.54x = 151.26 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.54x = 13,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,682.98/100.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.09

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