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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 150.21 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 150.21 and 93.92 is: 140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 150.21 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/150.21 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 150.21 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 14,106.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,106.97/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.01

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