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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.28, 138.30 and 78.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.28, 138.30 and 78.41 is: 108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.28 : 138.30 = 78.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.28/138.30 = 78.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.28x = 138.30 × 78.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.28x = 10,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,844.10/100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.14

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