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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.89, 150.90 and 62.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.89, 150.90 and 62.28 is: 93.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.89 : 150.90 = 62.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.89/150.90 = 62.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.89x = 150.90 × 62.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.89x = 9,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,398.05/100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.15

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