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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.59, 138.48 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.59, 138.48 and 95.46 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.59 : 138.48 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.59/138.48 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.59x = 138.48 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.59x = 13,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,219.30/100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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