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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.45, 138.65 and 59.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.45, 138.65 and 59.01 is: 81.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.45 : 138.65 = 59.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.45/138.65 = 59.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.45x = 138.65 × 59.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.45x = 8,181.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181.74/100.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.45

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