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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.96, 151 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.96, 151 and 90.20 is: 134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.96 : 151 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.96/151 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.96x = 151 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.96x = 13,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,620.20/100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.91

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