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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.03, 138.04 and 58.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.03, 138.04 and 58.55 is: 80.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.03 : 138.04 = 58.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.03/138.04 = 58.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.03x = 138.04 × 58.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.03x = 8,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082.24/100.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.80

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