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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.57, 150.74 and 91.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.57, 150.74 and 91.81 is: 137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.57 : 150.74 = 91.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.57/150.74 = 91.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.57x = 150.74 × 91.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.57x = 13,839.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,839.44/100.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.61

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