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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.11, 138.33 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.11, 138.33 and 96.06 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.11 : 138.33 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.11/138.33 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.11x = 138.33 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.11x = 13,287.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,287.98/100.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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