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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.12, 137.94 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.12, 137.94 and 95.08 is: 131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.12 : 137.94 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.12/137.94 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.12x = 137.94 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.12x = 13,115.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,115.34/100.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.00

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