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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 138.78 and 67.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 138.78 and 67.89 is: 93.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 138.78 = 67.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/138.78 = 67.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 138.78 × 67.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 9,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,421.77/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.64

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