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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.23, 138.30 and 55.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.23, 138.30 and 55.95 is: 77.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.23 : 138.30 = 55.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.23/138.30 = 55.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.23x = 138.30 × 55.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.23x = 7,737.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,737.89/100.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.20

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