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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.32, 150.28 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.32, 150.28 and 92.20 is: 138.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.32 : 150.28 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.32/150.28 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.32x = 150.28 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.32x = 13,855.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,855.82/100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.12

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