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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.66, 138.77 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.66, 138.77 and 71.10 is: 98.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.66 : 138.77 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.66/138.77 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.66x = 138.77 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.66x = 9,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,866.55/100.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.02

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