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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.64, 151.12 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.64, 151.12 and 88.72 is: 133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.64 : 151.12 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.64/151.12 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.64x = 151.12 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.64x = 13,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,407.37/100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.22

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