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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.80, 150.79 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.80, 150.79 and 92.18 is: 137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.80 : 150.79 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.80/150.79 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.80x = 150.79 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.80x = 13,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,899.97/100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.90

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