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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.46, 138.56 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.46, 138.56 and 71.40 is: 98.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.46 : 138.56 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.46/138.56 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.46x = 138.56 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.46x = 9,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,893.18/100.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.48

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