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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.32, 150.35 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.32, 150.35 and 92.63 is: 138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.32 : 150.35 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.32/150.35 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.32x = 150.35 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.32x = 13,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,925.71/100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.81

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