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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.02, 149.72 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.02, 149.72 and 85.44 is: 127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.02 : 149.72 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.02/149.72 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.02x = 149.72 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.02x = 12,792.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,792.08/100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.90

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