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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.24, 138.36 and 78.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.24, 138.36 and 78.37 is: 108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.24 : 138.36 = 78.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.24/138.36 = 78.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.24x = 138.36 × 78.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.24x = 10,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,842.39/100.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.17

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