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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100, 137.88 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100, 137.88 and 67.23 is: 92.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100 : 137.88 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100/137.88 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100x = 137.88 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100x = 9,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,269.67/100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.70

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