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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 138.93 and 71.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 138.93 and 71.58 is: 98.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 138.93 = 71.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/138.93 = 71.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 138.93 × 71.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 9,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,944.61/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.77

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