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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.16, 138.20 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.16, 138.20 and 71.07 is: 98.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.16 : 138.20 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.16/138.20 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.16x = 138.20 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.16x = 9,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,821.87/100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.06

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