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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.54, 137.47 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.54, 137.47 and 96.76 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.54 : 137.47 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.54/137.47 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.54x = 137.47 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.54x = 13,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,301.60/100.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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