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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.23, 150.25 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.23, 150.25 and 92.13 is: 138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.23 : 150.25 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.23/150.25 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.23x = 150.25 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.23x = 13,842.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,842.53/100.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.11

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