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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 138.87 and 67.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 138.87 and 67.88 is: 93.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 138.87 = 67.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/138.87 = 67.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 138.87 × 67.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 9,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,425.80/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.68

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