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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.25, 138.35 and 54.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.25, 138.35 and 54.25 is: 74.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.25 : 138.35 = 54.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.25/138.35 = 54.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.25x = 138.35 × 54.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.25x = 7,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,505.22/100.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.87

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