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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.47, 138.30 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.47, 138.30 and 87.51 is: 120.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.47 : 138.30 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.47/138.30 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.47x = 138.30 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.47x = 12,102.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,102.41/100.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.46

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