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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.20, 137.94 and 75.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.20, 137.94 and 75.60 is: 104.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.20 : 137.94 = 75.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.20/137.94 = 75.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.20x = 137.94 × 75.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.20x = 10,428.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,428.26/100.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.07

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