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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 149.94 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 149.94 and 92.52 is: 137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 149.94 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/149.94 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 149.94 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 13,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,872.45/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.87

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