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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.92, 150.59 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.92, 150.59 and 90.71 is: 135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.92 : 150.59 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.92/150.59 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.92x = 150.59 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.92x = 13,659.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,659.27/100.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.35

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