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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.55, 138.75 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.55, 138.75 and 58.52 is: 80.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.55 : 138.75 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.55/138.75 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.55x = 138.75 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.55x = 8,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,119.78/100.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.75

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