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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 150.84 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 150.84 and 90.60 is: 135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 150.84 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/150.84 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 150.84 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 13,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,666.10/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.74

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