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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.64, 138.15 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.64, 138.15 and 96.21 is: 132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.64 : 138.15 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.64/138.15 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.64x = 138.15 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.64x = 13,291.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,291.41/100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.07

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