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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.14, 149.96 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.14, 149.96 and 92.22 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.14 : 149.96 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.14/149.96 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.14x = 149.96 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.14x = 13,829.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,829.31/100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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