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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.53, 138.72 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.53, 138.72 and 91.83 is: 126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.53 : 138.72 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.53/138.72 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.53x = 138.72 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.53x = 12,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,738.66/100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.71

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