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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 139.10 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 139.10 and 91.62 is: 126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 139.10 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/139.10 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 139.10 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 12,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,743.88/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.65

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