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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100, 137.92 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100, 137.92 and 61.16 is: 84.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100 : 137.92 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100/137.92 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100x = 137.92 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100x = 8,435.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,435.19/100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.35

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