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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 139.05 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 139.05 and 72.33 is: 99.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 139.05 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/139.05 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 139.05 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 10,057.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,057.49/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.90

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