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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.19, 137.97 and 72.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.19, 137.97 and 72.51 is: 99.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.19 : 137.97 = 72.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.19/137.97 = 72.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.19x = 137.97 × 72.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.19x = 10,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,003.84/100.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.85

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