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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 138.90 and 63.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 138.90 and 63.82 is: 88.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 138.90 = 63.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/138.90 = 63.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 138.90 × 63.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 8,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,864.60/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.05

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