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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.38, 149.78 and 91.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.38, 149.78 and 91.29 is: 136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.38 : 149.78 = 91.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.38/149.78 = 91.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.38x = 149.78 × 91.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.38x = 13,673.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,673.42/100.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.22

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