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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 138.94 and 57.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 138.94 and 57.01 is: 78.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 138.94 = 57.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/138.94 = 57.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 138.94 × 57.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 7,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,921.29/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.68

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