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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.38, 138.60 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.38, 138.60 and 78.60 is: 108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.38 : 138.60 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.38/138.60 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.38x = 138.60 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.38x = 10,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,893.96/100.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.53

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