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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.02, 137.99 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.02, 137.99 and 66.81 is: 92.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.02 : 137.99 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.02/137.99 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.02x = 137.99 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.02x = 9,219.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,219.11/100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.17

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