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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.94, 151.26 and 87.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.94, 151.26 and 87.34 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.94 : 151.26 = 87.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.94/151.26 = 87.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.94x = 151.26 × 87.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.94x = 13,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,211.05/100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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