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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.20, 150.98 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.20, 150.98 and 92.23 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.20 : 150.98 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.20/150.98 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.20x = 150.98 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.20x = 13,924.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,924.89/101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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