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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.78, 150.90 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.78, 150.90 and 87.88 is: 131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.78 : 150.90 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.78/150.90 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.78x = 150.90 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.78x = 13,261.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,261.09/100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.58

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