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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.64, 138.85 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.64, 138.85 and 71.55 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.64 : 138.85 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.64/138.85 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.64x = 138.85 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.64x = 9,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,934.54/100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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