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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.49, 138.54 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.49, 138.54 and 65.46 is: 90.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.49 : 138.54 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.49/138.54 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.49x = 138.54 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.49x = 9,068.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,068.83/100.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.25

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