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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.02, 149.73 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.02, 149.73 and 91.62 is: 137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.02 : 149.73 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.02/149.73 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.02x = 149.73 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.02x = 13,718.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,718.26/100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.16

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