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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.02, 137.97 and 62.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.02, 137.97 and 62.67 is: 86.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.02 : 137.97 = 62.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.02/137.97 = 62.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.02x = 137.97 × 62.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.02x = 8,646.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,646.58/100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.45

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