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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 138.54 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 138.54 and 91.50 is: 125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 138.54 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/138.54 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 138.54 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 12,676.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,676.41/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.98

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