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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.82, 150.94 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.82, 150.94 and 90.40 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.82 : 150.94 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.82/150.94 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.82x = 150.94 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.82x = 13,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,644.98/100.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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