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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 138.86 and 56.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 138.86 and 56.95 is: 78.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 138.86 = 56.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/138.86 = 56.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 138.86 × 56.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 7,908.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908.08/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.59

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