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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.63, 138.84 and 95.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.63, 138.84 and 95.17 is: 131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.63 : 138.84 = 95.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.63/138.84 = 95.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.63x = 138.84 × 95.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.63x = 13,213.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,213.40/100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.31

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