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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 150.12 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 150.12 and 92.34 is: 138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 150.12 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/150.12 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 150.12 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 13,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,862.08/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.01

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