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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.32, 138.54 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.32, 138.54 and 85.68 is: 118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.32 : 138.54 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.32/138.54 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.32x = 138.54 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.32x = 11,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,870.11/100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.32

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