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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.23, 138.11 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.23, 138.11 and 65.22 is: 89.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.23 : 138.11 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.23/138.11 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.23x = 138.11 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.23x = 9,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,007.06/100.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.87

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