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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.63, 138.90 and 78.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.63, 138.90 and 78.85 is: 108.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.63 : 138.90 = 78.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.63/138.90 = 78.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.63x = 138.90 × 78.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.63x = 10,952.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,952.27/100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.84

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