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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.94, 151.27 and 90.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.94, 151.27 and 90.10 is: 135.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.94 : 151.27 = 90.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.94/151.27 = 90.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.94x = 151.27 × 90.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.94x = 13,629.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,629.43/100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.03

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