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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.65, 150.84 and 92.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.65, 150.84 and 92.55 is: 138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.65 : 150.84 = 92.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.65/150.84 = 92.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.65x = 150.84 × 92.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.65x = 13,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,960.24/100.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.70

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