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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.63, 138.87 and 59.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.63, 138.87 and 59.18 is: 81.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.63 : 138.87 = 59.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.63/138.87 = 59.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.63x = 138.87 × 59.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.63x = 8,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,217.34/100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.66

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