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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.07, 137.95 and 82.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.07, 137.95 and 82.55 is: 113.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.07 : 137.95 = 82.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.07/137.95 = 82.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.07x = 137.95 × 82.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.07x = 11,387.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,387.91/100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.81

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