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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.22, 138.36 and 67.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.22, 138.36 and 67.52 is: 93.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.22 : 138.36 = 67.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.22/138.36 = 67.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.22x = 138.36 × 67.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.22x = 9,342.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342.07/100.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.22

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