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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.25, 138.28 and 65.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.25, 138.28 and 65.27 is: 90.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.25 : 138.28 = 65.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.25/138.28 = 65.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.25x = 138.28 × 65.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.25x = 9,025.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,025.54/100.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.03

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