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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.14, 138 and 91.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.14, 138 and 91.32 is: 125.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.14 : 138 = 91.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.14/138 = 91.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.14x = 138 × 91.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.14x = 12,602.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,602.16/100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.85

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