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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 138.92 and 59.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 138.92 and 59.20 is: 81.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 138.92 = 59.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/138.92 = 59.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 138.92 × 59.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 8,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,224.06/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.69

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