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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.48, 138.64 and 59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.48, 138.64 and 59 is: 81.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.48 : 138.64 = 59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.48/138.64 = 59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.48x = 138.64 × 59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.48x = 8,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,179.76/100.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.41

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