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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.03, 137.98 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.03, 137.98 and 75.46 is: 104.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.03 : 137.98 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.03/137.98 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.03x = 137.98 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.03x = 10,411.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,411.97/100.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.09

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