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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.80, 150.37 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.80, 150.37 and 90.54 is: 135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.80 : 150.37 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.80/150.37 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.80x = 150.37 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.80x = 13,614.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,614.27/100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.06

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