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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.59, 150.60 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.59, 150.60 and 90.99 is: 136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.59 : 150.60 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.59/150.60 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.59x = 150.60 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.59x = 13,701.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,701.89/100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.22

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