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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.61, 138.80 and 59.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.61, 138.80 and 59.15 is: 81.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.61 : 138.80 = 59.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.61/138.80 = 59.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.61x = 138.80 × 59.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.61x = 8,209.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209.03/100.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.60

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