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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.69, 138.95 and 57.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.69, 138.95 and 57.04 is: 78.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.69 : 138.95 = 57.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.69/138.95 = 57.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.69x = 138.95 × 57.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.69x = 7,925.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,925.29/100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.71

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