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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.32, 139.25 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.32, 139.25 and 96.36 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.32 : 139.25 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.32/139.25 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.32x = 139.25 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.32x = 13,417.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,417.65/100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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