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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.67, 138.83 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.67, 138.83 and 84.27 is: 116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.67 : 138.83 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.67/138.83 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.67x = 138.83 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.67x = 11,698.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,698.78/100.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.21

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