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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.79, 150.30 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.79, 150.30 and 88.67 is: 132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.79 : 150.30 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.79/150.30 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.79x = 150.30 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.79x = 13,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,326.35/100.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.23

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