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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.06, 137.94 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.06, 137.94 and 88.44 is: 121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.06 : 137.94 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.06/137.94 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.06x = 137.94 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.06x = 12,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,199.41/100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.92

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