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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.16, 138.33 and 65.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.16, 138.33 and 65.18 is: 90.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.16 : 138.33 = 65.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.16/138.33 = 65.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.16x = 138.33 × 65.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.16x = 9,016.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,016.35/100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.02

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