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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 138.84 and 56.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 138.84 and 56.96 is: 78.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 138.84 = 56.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/138.84 = 56.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 138.84 × 56.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 7,908.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908.33/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.60

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