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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.73, 149.83 and 100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.73, 149.83 and 100 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.73 : 149.83 = 100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.73/149.83 = 100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.73x = 149.83 × 100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.73x = 14,983.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,983.00/108.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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