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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.27, 138.50 and 71.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.27, 138.50 and 71.29 is: 98.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.27 : 138.50 = 71.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.27/138.50 = 71.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.27x = 138.50 × 71.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.27x = 9,873.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,873.67/100.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.47

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