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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 150.45 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 150.45 and 92.41 is: 138.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 150.45 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/150.45 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 150.45 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 13,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,903.08/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.17

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