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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.69, 138.90 and 61.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.69, 138.90 and 61.33 is: 84.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.69 : 138.90 = 61.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.69/138.90 = 61.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.69x = 138.90 × 61.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.69x = 8,518.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,518.79/100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.61

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