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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.92, 151.44 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.92, 151.44 and 90.18 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.92 : 151.44 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.92/151.44 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.92x = 151.44 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.92x = 13,656.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,656.86/100.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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