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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.69, 139.02 and 61.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.69, 139.02 and 61.94 is: 85.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.69 : 139.02 = 61.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.69/139.02 = 61.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.69x = 139.02 × 61.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.69x = 8,611.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,611.01/100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.52

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