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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.89, 138.97 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.89, 138.97 and 94.51 is: 130.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.89 : 138.97 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.89/138.97 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.89x = 138.97 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.89x = 13,134.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,134.22/100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.19

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