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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.85, 151.13 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.85, 151.13 and 88.63 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.85 : 151.13 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.85/151.13 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.85x = 151.13 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.85x = 13,394.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,394.65/100.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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