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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 138.08 and 89.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 138.08 and 89.73 is: 123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 138.08 = 89.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/138.08 = 89.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 138.08 × 89.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 12,389.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,389.47/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.06

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