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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.53, 139.01 and 86.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.53, 139.01 and 86.85 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.53 : 139.01 = 86.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.53/139.01 = 86.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.53x = 139.01 × 86.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.53x = 12,072.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,072.58/100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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