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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 138.79 and 78.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 138.79 and 78.81 is: 108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 138.79 = 78.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/138.79 = 78.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 138.79 × 78.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 10,937.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,937.65/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.64

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