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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.91, 150.61 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.91, 150.61 and 88.76 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.91 : 150.61 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.91/150.61 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.91x = 150.61 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.91x = 13,368.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,368.14/100.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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