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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.23, 138.42 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.23, 138.42 and 95.37 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.23 : 138.42 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.23/138.42 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.23x = 138.42 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.23x = 13,201.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,201.12/100.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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