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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.09, 137.73 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.09, 137.73 and 92.26 is: 126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.09 : 137.73 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.09/137.73 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.09x = 137.73 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.09x = 12,706.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,706.97/100.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.96

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