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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.41, 138.47 and 65.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.41, 138.47 and 65.39 is: 90.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.41 : 138.47 = 65.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.41/138.47 = 65.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.41x = 138.47 × 65.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.41x = 9,053.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,053.86/100.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.17

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