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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.28, 138.26 and 69.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.28, 138.26 and 69.14 is: 95.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.28 : 138.26 = 69.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.28/138.26 = 69.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.28x = 138.26 × 69.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.28x = 9,559.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,559.30/100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.33

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