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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.02, 137.87 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.02, 137.87 and 98.20 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.02 : 137.87 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.02/137.87 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.02x = 137.87 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.02x = 13,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,538.88/100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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