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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.69, 138.97 and 69.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.69, 138.97 and 69.63 is: 96.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.69 : 138.97 = 69.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.69/138.97 = 69.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.69x = 138.97 × 69.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.69x = 9,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,675.66/100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.09

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