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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.26, 138.34 and 56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.26, 138.34 and 56 is: 77.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.26 : 138.34 = 56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.26/138.34 = 56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.26x = 138.34 × 56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.26x = 7,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,747.04/100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.27

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