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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.73, 150.23 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.73, 150.23 and 91.01 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.73 : 150.23 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.73/150.23 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.73x = 150.23 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.73x = 13,671.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,671.23/100.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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