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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.12, 138 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.12, 138 and 75.44 is: 103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.12 : 138 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.12/138 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.12x = 138 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.12x = 10,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,410.72/100.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.98

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