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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.42, 150.66 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.42, 150.66 and 91.92 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.42 : 150.66 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.42/150.66 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.42x = 150.66 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.42x = 13,848.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,848.67/100.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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