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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.02, 137.99 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.02, 137.99 and 92.25 is: 127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.02 : 137.99 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.02/137.99 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.02x = 137.99 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.02x = 12,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,729.58/100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.27

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