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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.31, 150.11 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.31, 150.11 and 91.76 is: 137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.31 : 150.11 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.31/150.11 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.31x = 150.11 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.31x = 13,774.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,774.70/100.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.33

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