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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.07, 137.96 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.07, 137.96 and 72.43 is: 99.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.07 : 137.96 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.07/137.96 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.07x = 137.96 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.07x = 9,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,992.44/100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.85

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