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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 150.81 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 150.81 and 92.22 is: 138.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 150.81 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/150.81 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 150.81 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 13,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,906.94/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.14

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