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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.08, 138.24 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.08, 138.24 and 73.89 is: 102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.08 : 138.24 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.08/138.24 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.08x = 138.24 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.08x = 10,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,214.55/100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.06

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