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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.31, 138.51 and 65.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.31, 138.51 and 65.34 is: 90.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.31 : 138.51 = 65.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.31/138.51 = 65.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.31x = 138.51 × 65.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.31x = 9,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,050.24/100.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.23

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