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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.01, 137.90 and 84.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.01, 137.90 and 84.45 is: 116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.01 : 137.90 = 84.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.01/137.90 = 84.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.01x = 137.90 × 84.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.01x = 11,646.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,646.38/100.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.45

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