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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.27, 150.96 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.27, 150.96 and 91.90 is: 138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.27 : 150.96 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.27/150.96 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.27x = 150.96 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.27x = 13,873.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,873.22/100.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.36

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