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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.72, 138.96 and 59.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.72, 138.96 and 59.26 is: 81.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.72 : 138.96 = 59.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.72/138.96 = 59.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.72x = 138.96 × 59.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.72x = 8,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234.77/100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.76

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