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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.78, 151.37 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.78, 151.37 and 88.63 is: 133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.78 : 151.37 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.78/151.37 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.78x = 151.37 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.78x = 13,415.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,415.92/100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.12

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