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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 138.90 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 138.90 and 95.62 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 138.90 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/138.90 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 138.90 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 13,281.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,281.62/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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