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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.54, 150.05 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.54, 150.05 and 90.82 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.54 : 150.05 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.54/150.05 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.54x = 150.05 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.54x = 13,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,627.96/100.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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