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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.28, 138.30 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.28, 138.30 and 86.52 is: 119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.28 : 138.30 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.28/138.30 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.28x = 138.30 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.28x = 11,965.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,965.72/100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.32

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