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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.56, 150.95 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.56, 150.95 and 88.48 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.56 : 150.95 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.56/150.95 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.56x = 150.95 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.56x = 13,356.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,356.06/100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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