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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.02, 137.94 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.02, 137.94 and 73.74 is: 101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.02 : 137.94 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.02/137.94 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.02x = 137.94 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.02x = 10,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,171.70/100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.70

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