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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.04, 137.97 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.04, 137.97 and 75.44 is: 104.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.04 : 137.97 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.04/137.97 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.04x = 137.97 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.04x = 10,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,408.46/100.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.04

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