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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.11, 138.12 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.11, 138.12 and 67.35 is: 92.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.11 : 138.12 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.11/138.12 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.11x = 138.12 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.11x = 9,302.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,302.38/100.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.92

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