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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.63, 150.53 and 89.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.63, 150.53 and 89.02 is: 133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.63 : 150.53 = 89.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.63/150.53 = 89.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.63x = 150.53 × 89.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.63x = 13,400.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,400.18/100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.16

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