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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.20, 150.30 and 91.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.20, 150.30 and 91.20 is: 136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.20 : 150.30 = 91.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.20/150.30 = 91.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.20x = 150.30 × 91.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.20x = 13,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,707.36/100.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.80

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