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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.17, 138.90 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.17, 138.90 and 98.94 is: 137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.17 : 138.90 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.17/138.90 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.17x = 138.90 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.17x = 13,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,742.77/100.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.19

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