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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.08, 137.97 and 67.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.08, 137.97 and 67.37 is: 92.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.08 : 137.97 = 67.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.08/137.97 = 67.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.08x = 137.97 × 67.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.08x = 9,294.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,294.35/100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.87

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