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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.47, 150.53 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.47, 150.53 and 91.46 is: 137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.47 : 150.53 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.47/150.53 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.47x = 150.53 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.47x = 13,766.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,766.26/100.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.02

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