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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.96, 151.32 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.96, 151.32 and 88.96 is: 133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.96 : 151.32 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.96/151.32 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.96x = 151.32 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.96x = 13,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,461.43/100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.33

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