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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.52, 138.66 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.52, 138.66 and 65.96 is: 90.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.52 : 138.66 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.52/138.66 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.52x = 138.66 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.52x = 9,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,146.01/100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.99

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