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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.04, 137.90 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.04, 137.90 and 72.32 is: 99.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.04 : 137.90 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.04/137.90 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.04x = 137.90 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.04x = 9,972.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,972.93/100.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.69

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