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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.12, 138.26 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.12, 138.26 and 92.84 is: 128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.12 : 138.26 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.12/138.26 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.12x = 138.26 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.12x = 12,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,836.06/100.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.21

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