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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.26, 138.32 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.26, 138.32 and 71.16 is: 98.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.26 : 138.32 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.26/138.32 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.26x = 138.32 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.26x = 9,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,842.50/100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.17

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