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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.23, 138.36 and 72.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.23, 138.36 and 72.57 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.23 : 138.36 = 72.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.23/138.36 = 72.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.23x = 138.36 × 72.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.23x = 10,040.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040.79/100.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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