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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 139.10 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 139.10 and 92.04 is: 127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 139.10 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/139.10 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 139.10 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 12,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,802.76/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.16

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