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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.66, 138.80 and 71.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.66, 138.80 and 71.50 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.66 : 138.80 = 71.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.66/138.80 = 71.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.66x = 138.80 × 71.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.66x = 9,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,924.20/100.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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