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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.69, 150.88 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.69, 150.88 and 89.88 is: 134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.69 : 150.88 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.69/150.88 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.69x = 150.88 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.69x = 13,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,560.34/100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.68

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