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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.16, 138.28 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.16, 138.28 and 71.12 is: 98.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.16 : 138.28 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.16/138.28 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.16x = 138.28 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.16x = 9,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,834.47/100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.19

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