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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.38, 138.24 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.38, 138.24 and 94.44 is: 130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.38 : 138.24 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.38/138.24 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.38x = 138.24 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.38x = 13,055.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,055.39/100.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.06

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