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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100, 150.17 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100, 150.17 and 92.52 is: 138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100 : 150.17 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100/150.17 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100x = 150.17 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100x = 13,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,893.73/100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.94

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