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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.56, 150.24 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.56, 150.24 and 88.32 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.56 : 150.24 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.56/150.24 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.56x = 150.24 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.56x = 13,269.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,269.20/100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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