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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.08, 137.96 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.08, 137.96 and 77.04 is: 106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.08 : 137.96 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.08/137.96 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.08x = 137.96 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.08x = 10,628.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,628.44/100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.20

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