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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.52, 138.72 and 59.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.52, 138.72 and 59.08 is: 81.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.52 : 138.72 = 59.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.52/138.72 = 59.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.52x = 138.72 × 59.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.52x = 8,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195.58/100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.53

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