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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 150.23 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 150.23 and 90.92 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 150.23 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/150.23 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 150.23 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 13,657.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,657.71/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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