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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.84, 151.17 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.84, 151.17 and 91.84 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.84 : 151.17 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.84/151.17 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.84x = 151.17 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.84x = 13,883.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,883.45/100.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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