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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.35, 150.12 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.35, 150.12 and 91.17 is: 136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.35 : 150.12 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.35/150.12 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.35x = 150.12 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.35x = 13,686.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,686.44/100.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.39

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