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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.70, 151.80 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.70, 151.80 and 90.26 is: 136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.70 : 151.80 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.70/151.80 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.70x = 151.80 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.70x = 13,701.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,701.47/100.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.06

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