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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.42, 138.63 and 71.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.42, 138.63 and 71.35 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.42 : 138.63 = 71.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.42/138.63 = 71.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.42x = 138.63 × 71.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.42x = 9,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,891.25/100.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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