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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.04, 138.02 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.04, 138.02 and 65.48 is: 90.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.04 : 138.02 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.04/138.02 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.04x = 138.02 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.04x = 9,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,037.55/100.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.34

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