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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.77, 150.42 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.77, 150.42 and 90.99 is: 135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.77 : 150.42 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.77/150.42 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.77x = 150.42 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.77x = 13,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,686.72/100.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.82

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