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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.23, 137.38 and 97.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.23, 137.38 and 97.15 is: 133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.23 : 137.38 = 97.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.23/137.38 = 97.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.23x = 137.38 × 97.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.23x = 13,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,345.29/100.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.15

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