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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.91, 150.42 and 100.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.91, 150.42 and 100.14 is: 138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.91 : 150.42 = 100.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.91/150.42 = 100.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.91x = 150.42 × 100.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.91x = 15,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063.06/108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.31

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