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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.27, 138.33 and 58.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.27, 138.33 and 58.26 is: 80.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.27 : 138.33 = 58.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.27/138.33 = 58.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.27x = 138.33 × 58.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.27x = 8,059.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059.65/100.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.38

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