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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.05, 137.94 and 65.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.05, 137.94 and 65.02 is: 89.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.05 : 137.94 = 65.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.05/137.94 = 65.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.05x = 137.94 × 65.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.05x = 8,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,969.02/100.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.64

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