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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.02, 137.34 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.02, 137.34 and 89.10 is: 122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.02 : 137.34 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.02/137.34 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.02x = 137.34 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.02x = 12,236.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,236.99/100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.35

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