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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.13, 138.17 and 54.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.13, 138.17 and 54.13 is: 74.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.13 : 138.17 = 54.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.13/138.17 = 54.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.13x = 138.17 × 54.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.13x = 7,478.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,478.59/100.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.69

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