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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.28, 138.36 and 58.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.28, 138.36 and 58.82 is: 81.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.28 : 138.36 = 58.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.28/138.36 = 58.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.28x = 138.36 × 58.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.28x = 8,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138.34/100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.16

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