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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.65, 139.07 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.65, 139.07 and 94.56 is: 130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.65 : 139.07 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.65/139.07 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.65x = 139.07 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.65x = 13,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,149.99/100.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.65

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