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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.66, 138.91 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.66, 138.91 and 54.66 is: 75.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.66 : 138.91 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.66/138.91 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.66x = 138.91 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.66x = 7,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,591.85/100.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.42

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