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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 138.88 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 138.88 and 69.54 is: 95.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 138.88 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/138.88 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 138.88 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 9,656.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,656.67/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.92

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