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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100, 138.18 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100, 138.18 and 70.96 is: 98.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100 : 138.18 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100/138.18 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100x = 138.18 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100x = 9,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,805.25/100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.05

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