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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.23, 138.32 and 55.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.23, 138.32 and 55.98 is: 77.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.23 : 138.32 = 55.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.23/138.32 = 55.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.23x = 138.32 × 55.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.23x = 7,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,743.15/100.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.25

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