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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 138.96 and 81.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 138.96 and 81.36 is: 112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 138.96 = 81.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/138.96 = 81.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 138.96 × 81.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 11,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,305.79/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.36

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