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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.05, 137.99 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.05, 137.99 and 72.60 is: 100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.05 : 137.99 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.05/137.99 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.05x = 137.99 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.05x = 10,017.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,017.71/100.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.13

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