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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 138.90 and 77.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 138.90 and 77.33 is: 106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 138.90 = 77.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/138.90 = 77.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 138.90 × 77.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 10,740.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,740.15/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.68

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