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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.07, 149.26 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.07, 149.26 and 91.23 is: 136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.07 : 149.26 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.07/149.26 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.07x = 149.26 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.07x = 13,616.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,616.37/100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.07

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