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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.28, 138.28 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.28, 138.28 and 71.16 is: 98.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.28 : 138.28 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.28/138.28 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.28x = 138.28 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.28x = 9,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,840.00/100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.13

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